Max Smith tries to escape the Moore County pressure. He scored Cascade’s lone touchdown on Friday night in Lynchburg. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Reed)
Quarterback Peyton Wireman scans the field, looking for a receiver. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Reed)
STAFF REPORT
LYNCHBURG — An inspired first half wasn’t enough for Cascade as the Champions couldn’t match Moore County’s pace in the second half and dropped the 2024 season opener, 33-7, on Friday night in Lynchburg.
Moore County’s Isaac Petty struck the first blow and put the Raiders on the board in the second quarter with a short touchdown run.
Cascade answered the Raider score in short order when Max Smith tied the game at seven, following the successful Gabe Perez kick after.
With 2:31 left in the half, Moore County utilized its two-minute drill and Raider quarterback Gavin Wise connected with Logan Cashion on a 25-yard touchdown pass to put the hosts up 14-7 at the break.
Moore County padded its lead with its longest scoring drive of the night and Wise again went to the air, this time finding Petty on a 15-yard touchdown pass.
Moore County added two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter, both coming from junior tailback Chris Merical for the final margin.
Cascade returns to the Stable for the home opener on Friday night, hosting Richland at 7 p.m.
Cascade 0 7 0 0 — 7
Moore Co. 0 14 6 13 — 33
Second Quarter
MC — Isaac Petty TD, (Jax Ross kick),
C — Max Smith TD, (Gabe Perez kick), 2:31.
MC — Logan Cashion 25 pass from Gavin Wise, (Ross kick), 0:33.
Third Quarter
MC — Petty 40 pass from Wise, (Kick failed) 4:51.
Fourth Quarter
MC — Chris Merical TD (2pt. attempt failed), 9:51.
MC — Merical 4 run, (Ross kick)
