North back Jo Jo Tarver. Jacqui Smith Watson photo.

Staff report

MONROE — North Rowan’s football team got the kicking game going, got the running game going, scored twice on defense and pummeled Union Academy Charter 49-7 on Friday.

North (1-3, 1-0) jumped out to a 28-0 lead and had no problems putting away the Cardinals (2-2, 0-1). The Cavaliers won their Yadkin Valley Conference opener after starting 0-3 in non-conference action.

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The defensive touchdowns were registered by Mike Alford on a 39-yard interception return and by Jaden Walke

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