Football Recap: Da'veon Perkins Leads North Forest's Defense on Friday

Lashun Gray

Rushing Yards

09/12/25 vs Wheatley	157
09/04/25 @ Aldine	171
08/29/25 vs Milby	325

Wheatley came into Friday's contest looking for another win against North Forest, but Lashun Gray wouldn't allow it. The Bulldogs took down the Wildcats 32-14 on Friday with plenty of help from Gray, who rushed for 157 yards and three scores while picking up 8.7 yards per carry, and also threw for 103 yards on five of 17 attempts. Gray is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 157 every time he's taken the field this season.

North Forest didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Da'Veon Perkins picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. North Forest received some extra help from Ezekiel Hadley, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.

The victory made it two in a row for North Forest and bumps their season record up to 2-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 26 points in those games. As for Wheatley, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. North Forest is set to face off against their familiar foe Worthing at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Wheatley will challenge rival Yates at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.