Football Preview: Park Crossing Thunderbirds vs. Percy Julian Phoenix
Park Crossing is 0-6 against Percy Julian since August of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Park Crossing Thunderbirds will head out to challenge the Percy Julian Phoenix 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 contest.
Park Crossing is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 11th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They were beaten by Wetumpka 42-9. The Thunderbirds were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 29-9.
Meanwhile, Percy Julian didn't have quite enough to beat Wetumpka last Friday and fell 24-21.
Percy Julian's loss came about despite a quality game from Bryson Mcgrew, who rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 79 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Mcgrew has posted since back in October of 2023.
Even though they lost, Percy Julian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 253 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.
Percy Julian wouldn't let Wetumpka keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Percy Julian can thank Jabarron Tyus and Keshun Marbury for forcing both of them.
Park Crossing's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Percy Julian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Park Crossing was dealt a bruising 33-6 loss at the hands of Percy Julian in their previous matchup back in October of 2021. Can Park Crossing avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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