FAIRMONT — The Fairmont football team exploded for its best performance of the year on both sides of the ball on Friday, earning a 46-13 win over South Brunswick.
Fairmont (4-5, 2-2 SAC) led 8-7 early in the second quarter before scoring a pair of touchdowns over the final minutes of the first half to take a 24-7 lead at intermission.
Fairmont extended its lead over South Brunswick (4-5, 2-2 SAC) to 32-13 by the early minutes of the fourth quarter.
Jamarion Brown was 8-for-12 passing for 219 yards and three touchdowns, caught by Tariq Leggett, Arian Powell and Khammari McNair. McNair had four catches for 85 yards. Brown also ran for 61 yards and a touchdown, while Jeremiah Morris added 55 rushing yards.
Fairmont won by forfeit over West Bladen on Oct. 9, but got its first on-field victory since Sept. 11, snapping a four-game streak.
Fairmont hosts Red Springs to finish the regular season next Friday. The Golden Tornadoes can finish the regular season at .500 with a victory.
Scots rout Pirates
Scotland scored early and often, building a big lead quickly in a 46-8 win Friday at Lumberton.
“That’s a great ballclub,” Lumberton coach Josh Sheridan said. “They’ve had the same head coach ...