Football Recap: Winston-Salem Prep Phoenix vs. Pine Lake Prep Pride
Winston-Salem Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They received a blow as they fell 22-8 to the Pine Lake Prep Pride. Despite 72 more yards than the Pride, the Phoenix couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Hahsasah Simmons and Emanuel Ladson certainly did their best on Monday to avoid the loss. Simmons picked up 145 receiving yards, while Ladson threw for 180 yards while completing 76.9% of his passes. Simmons' longest reception was for an incredible 85 yards.
Winston-Salem Prep's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Chance Wilborn and Gregory Cuthbertson. Cuthbertson is also crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 130 every time he's taken the field this season. Cayman Smith was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks, forcing a fumble, and making four total tackles.
Pine Lake Prep had a senior duo take command as Johntay Gaither rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.2 yards per carry and Dre Norris gained 152 total yards and a touchdown.
Winston-Salem Prep's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Pine Lake Prep, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-3.
Winston-Salem Prep has the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Mountain Island Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Winston-Salem Prep is facing Mountain Island Charter at the right time seeing as Mountain Island Charter is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Pine Lake Prep, they will venture away from home to square off against Christ the King at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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