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North Edgecombe observations
During a stop in Leggett this week, North Edgecombe coach Danny Ward told me this was the most perplexing season in his 29 seasons on a football sideline.
I didn’t see this type of season coming for the Warriors - nor did Ward - who advanced to the second round of the NCHSAA 1-A state playoffs last season. The program seemed to be going in the right direction. I know last season’s team had true leaders. Ward told me about the 2007 seniors who met in the offseason and set goals for the team. They also helped make sure those goals were met.
This season has been marred by issues such as inconsistent play and a small roster (25 varsity players). The Warriors are winless in seven games after Northampton-West beat the Warriors, 28-14 on Friday night. North Edgecombe is 0-2 in Tar-Roanoke Conference play. This conference is winnable on any night, but the Warriors have not put together a winning effort.
It’s been a long season - and there’s still a month left.
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