The Northwest Cabarrus Trojans opened the season with a 35-20 win over West Cabarrus. These are highlights from the game broadcast by Radio Free Cabarrus-485 Sports on the NFHS Network. The announcers are Claire Geary and James "Red" Melick.
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A.L. Brown opened on the road and beat Coach Justin Hardin's former team.
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Kelsey Robinson with a touchdown during Thursday night football at West Cabarrus High School. Northwest defeated West Cabarrus.
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PHOTOS - Mount Pleasant beats Concord in opener
The Mount Pleasant Tigers pounded the ground en route to a 35-6 win over the Concord Spiders in the season-opener on Thursday at Mount Pleasant. Andrew Phillips captured these photos at the game.
The Tigers' cheerleaders were busy with push-ups with the team putting up 35 points.
- Andrew Phillips
Logan Kalakore (65) checks a replay on the sideline.
- Andrew Phillips
Mount Pleasant Coach Daniel Crosby talked with the Tigers after the game.
- Andrew Phillips, Special to the Independent Tribune
Concord Spiders QB Damorya Earl fires a pass to Anthony Gilbert (3).
- Andrew Phillips
A Spider brings down Jeff Biles, after a pick-up for the Tigers.
- Andrew Phillips
One of the bright spots for the Spiders was the kicker. John Penniger kicked two field goals.Â
- Andrew Phillips, Special to the Independent Tribune
Josh Vejar (45) and Harley Isenhour (56) are looking to put pressure on the Tigers' offense.
- Andrew Phillips
Steven Fleming (84) runs left behind the Spiders' offensive line.
- Andrew Phillips
Tristan Adkins (30) is pursued by the Spiders' defense.
- Andrew Phillips
The Concord defense is lined up and ready to go.
- Andrew Phillips
Rashed Reid (44) and other Spider defenders take a breather on a hot night.
- Andrew Phillips
The Spiders gain yards in the hurry-up late in the first half.
- Andrew Phillips
The Mount Pleasant students had plenty to cheer about.
- Andrew Phillips
A Tiger and a Spider battle for a pass downfield.
- Andrew Phillips, Special to the Independent Tribune
The Tigers swarm the ballcarrier.
- Andrew Phillips
The Tigers deliver a big hit on the Concord ball carrier.
- Andrew Phillips
The Tigers take the field.
- Andrew Phillips
Tristan Atkins goes around the end for a gain for the Tigers.
- Andrew Phillips
Wyatt Lomax turns the corner for a touchdown.
- Andrew Phillips
Wyatt Lomax heads to the endzone. He had three TDs on the night.
- Andrew Phillips, Special to the Independent Tribune
Wyatt Lomax dashes across the goalline for a score.
- Andrew Phillips
