Football Preview: Pinewood Christian Patriots vs. First Presbyterian Day Vikings
Pinewood Christian has been on the road for three straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will welcome the First Presbyterian Day Vikings at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row dating back to last season, Pinewood Christian finally turned things around against Thomas Jefferson Academy on Friday. They claimed a resounding 38-0 victory over the Jaguars on the road. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Patriots considering their seven-point performance the game before.
Pinewood Christian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Banks Booth, who threw for 115 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 42 yards and a touchdown. Folsom Pound was Booth's top target, picking up 62 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, First Presbyterian Day posted their closest win since October 27, 2023 on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Brookstone , sneaking past 6-3.
Pinewood Christian's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for First Presbyterian Day, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Pinewood Christian ended up a good deal behind First Presbyterian Day in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, losing 28-14. Thankfully for Pinewood Christian, Jakhari Williams (who rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, and also threw for 139 yards and a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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