Forrest cashes in Raider turnovers, tops Moore County 21-7

The Moore County Raiders early season struggles continued Friday Night as they fell to Forrest in their home opener 21-7.

After a scoreless first period the Rockets got on the board late in the 2^nd on a one-yard run by quarterback Hunter Bennett to cap off a 6 play 60 yard drive. That score would hold putting Forrest up 7-0 at the break.

The Rockets would add a pair of Chris Davis touchdowns in the 2^nd half (1 yard and 21-yard runs) to expand their lead to 21. Both of Forrest 2^nd half touchdowns came on drives that followed a Raider fumble.

Moore County would get on the board late in the 4^th on a 24-yard run by Conner Partin. That score set up a play prior by a 56-yard pass from Partin to Will Parker.

Forrest recovered the ensuing squib kick and ran out the final 5:23 of the game to secure the 21-7 win.

For his performance Friday Connor Partin was named The Riddle Agency Player of the Game.

Moore County now 1-3 overall and 0-1 in Region 5-1A host Fayetteville next Friday at 7:00 LIVE on WHMT 105.1 and 95.9. Pregame coverage starts at 6:00 with Tri Star Sports Friday Night Live.