Football Recap: North Pitt Piles Up the Points Against North Lenoir

North Pitt never let their opponents score on Friday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 28-0 victory over the North Lenoir Hawks. That 28 point margin sets a new team best for the Panthers this season.

North Pitt's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Bryce Cox led the charge by throwing for 229 yards and two touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes, and also rushing for 50 yards. Another back making a difference was Juhron Clemmons, who rushed for 180 yards on only 13 carries.

Panthers

Rushing Yards

10/03/25 @ North Lenoir	340
11/01/24 vs Farmville Central	190
10/25/24 vs West Craven	349

They were just one part of a punishing run game: North Pitt was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 340 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.

North Pitt's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4. As for North Lenoir, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-6.

Looking ahead, North Pitt will welcome SouthWest Edgecombe at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars' defense has only allowed 11.5 points per game this season, so the Panthers' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for North Lenoir, they will venture away from home to square off against Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.