Football Preview: North Johnston Panthers vs. Eastern Wayne Warriors
North Johnston hasn't had much luck against Eastern Wayne recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The North Johnston Panthers will host the Eastern Wayne Warriors at 7:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a five-game winning streak alive.
It was a proper cat-fight when North Johnston challenged Goldsboro on Friday. North Johnston secured an 18-12 W over Goldsboro.
A big part of North Johnston's win came down to the chemistry between Kaleb Pone and his top target Tyler Danielson. Pone rushed for 41 yards and a touchdown while Danielson picked up 53 receiving yards. Danielson was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 53 yards.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Eastern Wayne at home against Beddingfield on Friday as the squad secured a 52-6 victory. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won four contests by 38 points or more so far this season.
North Johnston's win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Eastern Wayne, they pushed their record up to 6-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
North Johnston came up short against Eastern Wayne in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 12-0. Will North Johnston have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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