{
  "id": 9437671,
  "title": "Walkertown makes history in win over Reidsville",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/walkertown-makes-history-in-win-over-reidsville",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T23:17:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/walkertown-makes-history-win-over-231700440.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday night, Walkertown's varsity football team claimed a historic victory over Reidsville, ending a 75-game conference winning streak for the Rams. This remarkable win also avenged Walkertown's lone conference defeat last season, when Reidsville claimed the Class 4A state championship. The Wolfpack's triumph positions them favorably for the Class 3A state playoffs.\n\nWalkertown took an 8-6 lead in the second quarter with Armahd Barber's 45-yard interception return for a touchdown and a two-point conversion pass by Nasir Conrad. Ja'Keis Vernon extended the lead to 14-6 at halftime, thanks to another interception by Barber and a further Conrad conversion. Though Reidsville managed to shut out Walkertown during the third quarter, scoring a touchdown, the margin remained tight at 14-12.\n\nA pivotal moment emerged in the fourth quarter, as Walkertown commenced their game-winning drive from the 20-yard line with 6:35 remaining. Star running back Nasir Conrad overcame leg cramps, returning to the field with the help of pickle juice provided by a sideline aide. As the clock ticked down, a pass interference call in the end zone positioned Walkertown on Reidsville's 12-yard line with just 45 seconds left. In a crucial play, Conrad threw a touchdown pass to Vernon, securing the win for the Wolfpack. With 17.5 seconds left, Tyson Broadway intercepted a Reidsville pass, sealing the victory for Walkertown.",
  "summary": "The Walkertown varsity football team made history in what was arguably the biggest win in Wolfpack history on Friday night in a 20-18 Mid-State 3A/4A/5A conference victory over Reidsville. The Walkertown win ended a 75-game conference winning streak for Reidsville that began in 2012. It also avenged Walkertown’s only conference loss last season, when Reidsville went on to win the Class 4A ...",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}