Pittsboro, NC – Gene Galin of the Chatham Journal and Asheebo Rojas of the Chatham News & Record discussed recent and upcoming sports events in Chatham County. They highlighted Jordan Matthews’ 58-0 win over North Stokes, with five interceptions and a 70-yard pick-six by Namir Wiley. Northwood defeated Bartlett Yancey 36-18, with Grayson Cox rushing for 156 yards. Chatham Central lost to East Columbus 22-20, despite Nick Glover’s seven receptions for 150 yards. Seaforth lost to Princeton 28-13. In volleyball, Woods Charter leads with an 8-1 record, followed by Seaforth and Jordan-Matthews. Upcoming high school football games include Northwood vs. Seaforth and Jordan Matthews vs. Wheatmore. Namir Wiley was named Asheebo’s Athlete of the Week.
[NOTE: This is an AI generated summary of this week’s Chatham NC Sports Roundup]
Recap of Last Week’s Football Games
- Gene Galin and Asheebo Rojas discuss the Northwood vs. Bartlett Yancey game, highlighting the significant win for Northwood.
- Asheebo provides details on the Jordan Matthews game, including the defensive performance and offensive highlights.
- Gene mentions the upcoming Northwood vs. Seaforth game and the matchup with Jordan-Matthews later in the season.
- Asheebo talks about the Northwood vs. Bartlett Yancey game, noting the offensive performance and defensive turnovers.
Chatham Central Football Game Recap
- Asheebo recaps the Chatham Central game against East Columbus, noting the close score and key offensive performances.
- The game ended with a 22-20 loss for Chatham Central, despite a strong offensive showing.
- Asheebo highlights the need for Chatham Central to maintain energy throughout the game.
- The discussion includes the impact of penalties and the need for better defensive stops in the fourth quarter.
Seaforth vs. Princeton Football Game Recap
- Asheebo discusses the Seaforth vs. Princeton game, noting the strong offensive performance by Princeton.
- The game ended with a 28-13 win for Princeton, with significant contributions from their running backs.
- Asheebo highlights the self-inflicted mistakes by Seaforth that led to the loss.
- The discussion includes the potential for Seaforth to improve and the importance of limiting mistakes.
Power Rankings and Upcoming Games
- Asheebo shares the current power rankings for football, with Jordan Matthews at the top.
- The upcoming games include Northwood vs. Seaforth, Jordan Matthews vs. Wheatmore, and Chatham Central vs. North Moore.
- Asheebo provides predictions for the upcoming games, including a close match between Northwood and Seaforth.
- The discussion includes the importance of maintaining momentum and the potential for upsets.
Volleyball and Soccer Updates
- Asheebo provides updates on the volleyball season, including recent wins and losses for various teams.
- The discussion includes the performance of Woods Charter, Seaforth, and other teams in Chatham County.
- Asheebo highlights the upcoming volleyball games and the importance of conference standings.
- The soccer updates include recent wins and ties for Jordan Matthews and Northwood, as well as a strong start for Woods Charter.
Girls Flag Football and Tennis Updates
- Asheebo discusses the new girls flag football league, with teams from Northwood, Seaforth, and Jordan Matthews participating.
- The first games will be held next Wednesday at Eastern Alamance.
- Asheebo provides updates on the tennis season, including recent wins and losses for various teams.
- The discussion includes the performance of Chatham Charter in tennis and the upcoming matches.
Athlete of the Week and Closing Remarks
- Asheebo announces Namir Wiley from Jordan Matthews as the athlete of the week for his performance in football.
- The discussion includes the importance of recognizing student-athletes and their achievements.
- Gene and Asheebo thank the viewers and remind them to pick up the Chatham News and Record for more updates.
- The livestream concludes with a reminder of the upcoming games and the importance of supporting local sports.