Football Preview: North Pitt Panthers vs. Washington Pam Pack
The North Pitt Panthers are on the road again on Friday to play the Washington Pam Pack at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Friday, North Pitt ended up a good deal behind Ayden - Grifton and lost 36-22.
Although North Pitt took the loss, they still got scores from Famous Wilson and Juhron Clemmons.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Washington's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell just short of Greene Central by a score of 31-29. The loss continues a trend for the Pam Pack in their matchups with the Rams: they've now lost three in a row.
Washington might have lost, but man, Keondrick Melton was a machine: he rushed for 156 yards and two touchdowns. Melton's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 104 rushing yards dating back to last season.
North Pitt's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Washington, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's matchup: North Pitt has been excellent in the air this season, having averaged 282.6 passing yards per game. It's a different story for Washington, though, as they've been averaging only 86.3. How will they fare against such a dominant passing game?
Everything came up roses for North Pitt against Washington in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 42-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for North Pitt since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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