Football Recap: Winston-Salem Prep Phoenix vs. Bishop McGuinness Villains
Winston-Salem Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were beaten by the Bishop McGuinness Villains 52-22. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Phoenix of the 45-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Winston-Salem Prep didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Tyler Carroll and Dawayne Pone. Pone also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 14.
Alex Waterfield was his usual excellent self, rushing for 72 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 151 yards and two touchdowns for Bishop McGuinness. Another player making a difference was RJ Gist, who picked up 50 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Winston-Salem Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Bishop McGuinness, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Winston-Salem Prep's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Carver at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Carver is coming into the game with three straight losses on the road, meaning Winston-Salem Prep will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Bishop McGuinness, they will square off against Christ the King at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bishop McGuinness is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.4 points per game this season.
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