North Carolina Football Association (NCFA)

Raleigh's offense has struggled all season and this game was no different, but their defense stepped up, took control of this game and when they had too the offense did what they needed and scored points.   The defense forced four turnovers which lead to 17 points and the offense threw in one 60yd TD reception for good measure.  Even though the offense struggled, only 5 first downs, they seemed much better with Christian Woodson at the helm than they had in previous weeks with Marcus Musson.  For one thing Woodson threw for over 50% going 10/19 for 146yds 1TD.  For another they didn't turn the ball over and they didn't blow opportunities given to them by the defense.  The defense was solid across the board with no big standout player, though Charles Ralph raised some eyebrows with his 3 tackles and 2 sacks. 

Wilson had decided to give Jeff Gray a start this week, even though Derrick Smith had lead them to a 2-0 start.  Smith has struggled on the road and the decision was made to see what Gray could bring to the Tobs.  His numbers were somewhat impressive, 32/58 for 359yds and 1TD.  But add to that a fumble and two interceptions and the experiment seems like it may have costs the Tobs a chance at victory against a struggling Raleigh team.  The Tobs defense looked great completely stifling Raleigh's offense.  Like Raleigh they had no real standouts just a good blend of solid play.

Wilson hosts Rocky Mount next week while Raleigh hosts Burlington.

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