Football Recap: Ten Straight Home Victories for Pinewood Prep

Panthers

Margin (Wins)

09/12/25 @ Camden Military	50
08/15/25 vs St. John's Christian Academy	47
10/24/25 @ First Baptist School	43
09/26/25 vs Hilton Head Christian Academy	41
09/05/25 vs Trinity Collegiate	36

Pinewood Prep won the last time they faced John Paul II and things went their way on Thursday too. The Panthers blew past the Golden Warrriors 48-28. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won seven matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.

Lavoris Lucas was his usual excellent self, picking up 127 receiving yards and one score, while also rushing for 62 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only six carries. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 68 yards. Another receiver making a difference was Jayden Alexander, who picked up 78 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.

Pinewood Prep's run defense was locked in: John Paul II could only muster 3.4 yards per carry. The team can thank Will Watson for the heroic effort on defense: he. Pinewood Prep's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 5.3.

Pinewood Prep didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Mikey Williams and Watson. Watson got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.

Despite the loss, John Paul II saw an underclassman step up: freshman Jadon Inabinett rushed for 62 yards and two scores, and also picked up 33 receiving yards. Inabinett has become a key player for the Golden Warrriors: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 3-4 otherwise. Jackson Reilley was in the mix as well, providing John Paul II with one touchdown.

Pinewood Prep's victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-3. The home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 49.9 points this season. As for John Paul II, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-5.

Pinewood Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for John Paul II, they are taking a road trip to face off against Florence Christian at 7:30 p.m. on the 7th. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Inabinett and Andrew Miller.