Central Cabarrus Vikings wide receiver Talan Baker (10) is congratulated by teammates after catching a touchdown pass during second half action against the Northwest Cabarrus Trojans at Central Cabarrus High School on October 29, 2021, in Concord, North Carolina. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Independent Tribune)
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Northwest Cabarrus Trojans running back Nzai Coleman (33) grabs the facemask of Central Cabarrus Vikings defensive back Ashton Allen (27) during first half action at Central Cabarrus High School on October 29, 2021, in Concord, North Carolina. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Independent Tribune)
CONCORD -- Throughout this season, Central Cabarrus head coach Zach Bevilacqua has been asked how he has been able to keep going, in a season that has seen one frustrating loss after another.
Northwest Cabarrus Trojans punter Noah Houston (35) is tackled by Central Cabarrus Vikings defensive back Chris Burnette (18) during second half action at Central Cabarrus High School on October 29, 2021, in Concord, North Carolina. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Independent Tribune)
Northwest Cabarrus Trojans running back Nzai Coleman (33) grabs the facemask of Central Cabarrus Vikings defensive back Ashton Allen (27) during first half action at Central Cabarrus High School on October 29, 2021, in Concord, North Carolina. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Independent Tribune)
Northwest Cabarrus Trojans wide receiver Tru Sierra (4) runs with the ball during first half action against the Central Cabarrus Vikings at Central Cabarrus High School on October 29, 2021, in Concord, North Carolina. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Independent Tribune)
Central Cabarrus Vikings wide receiver Jaykwon Diaz Cruz (7) returns a kick during first half action against the Northwest Cabarrus Trojans at Central Cabarrus High School on October 29, 2021, in Concord, North Carolina. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Independent Tribune)
Central Cabarrus Vikings defensive back Deontae Edwards (17) recovers a fumble during first half action against the Northwest Cabarrus Trojans at Central Cabarrus High School on October 29, 2021, in Concord, North Carolina. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Independent Tribune)
Central Cabarrus Vikings quarterback Brendan Fulcher (6) is wrapped up by Northwest Cabarrus Trojans linebacker Matthew Overcash (16) during second half action at Central Cabarrus High School on October 29, 2021, in Concord, North Carolina. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Independent Tribune)
Central Cabarrus Vikings wide receiver Talan Baker (10) is congratulated by teammates after catching a touchdown pass during second half action against the Northwest Cabarrus Trojans at Central Cabarrus High School on October 29, 2021, in Concord, North Carolina. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Independent Tribune)
Northwest Cabarrus Trojans running back Nzai Coleman (33) grabs the facemask of Central Cabarrus Vikings defensive back Ashton Allen (27) during first half action at Central Cabarrus High School on October 29, 2021, in Concord, North Carolina. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Independent Tribune)
Northwest Cabarrus Trojans wide receiver Tru Sierra (4) runs with the ball during first half action against the Central Cabarrus Vikings at Central Cabarrus High School on October 29, 2021, in Concord, North Carolina. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Independent Tribune)
Central Cabarrus Vikings wide receiver Jaykwon Diaz Cruz (7) returns a kick during first half action against the Northwest Cabarrus Trojans at Central Cabarrus High School on October 29, 2021, in Concord, North Carolina. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Independent Tribune)
Central Cabarrus Vikings defensive back Deontae Edwards (17) recovers a fumble during first half action against the Northwest Cabarrus Trojans at Central Cabarrus High School on October 29, 2021, in Concord, North Carolina. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Independent Tribune)
Central Cabarrus Vikings quarterback Brendan Fulcher (6) is wrapped up by Northwest Cabarrus Trojans linebacker Matthew Overcash (16) during second half action at Central Cabarrus High School on October 29, 2021, in Concord, North Carolina. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Independent Tribune)
Northwest Cabarrus Trojans running back Nzai Coleman (33) grabs the facemask of Central Cabarrus Vikings defensive back Ashton Allen (27) during first half action at Central Cabarrus High School on October 29, 2021, in Concord, North Carolina. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Independent Tribune)
Northwest Cabarrus Trojans punter Noah Houston (35) is tackled by Central Cabarrus Vikings defensive back Chris Burnette (18) during second half action at Central Cabarrus High School on October 29, 2021, in Concord, North Carolina. (Brian Westerholt/Special to the Independent Tribune)
