Catawba's Aaron Rainey Leads West All-Stars

Gaston Gazette Staff Report

GREENSBORO - Bessemer City's Aaron Rainey led the West with 40 rushing yards on six carries and Forestview's Jarkeevus Alexander was second in rushing with 29 yards on just one carry. Alexander also led the West in receiving with four catches for 86 yards. Rainey, who plans to play at Catawba this fall, started at fullback and Alexander, headed for UNC Pembroke, later entered at wingback.

Chapel Hill’s Steven Moore scored on a 5-yard run with 9:11 remaining to give the East a 6-0 win over the West in the East-West All-Star Football Game on Wednesday.

The West, guided by head coach Scott Cloninger of Lincolnton, managed just 193 yards of offense out of the triple option, including 65 yards on 30 carries and 128 yards through the air on 8 of 17 passing.

South Point’s Daniel Biggerstaff started at offensive guard for the West and Lincolnton’s Reginald Anderson also played for the West at offensive line.

East Lincoln’s Jason Perry, another UNC Pembroke recruit, started at defensive back and finished with unassisted tackle and two assisted.

The East produced just 174 yards of offense but put together a 13-play, 71-yard scoring drive late to secure its third straight win in the series. The West leads the series 35-25-1.