Football Recap: Holmes Aces vs. Pasquotank County Panthers
Holmes never got on the board in their matchup last Thursday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Pasquotank County on Friday. They walked away with a 33-21 win over the Pasquotank County Panthers. The Aces' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Holmes' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Caden Jernigan, who rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. Holmes also got a significant boost from Amaree Jackson, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 92 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Holmes was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 391 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Despite the loss, Pasquotank County still got an impressive performance from Jayon Harris, who picked up 86 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 62 yards. Jamari Brown was another key player, rushing for 83 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
The win got Holmes back to even at 3-3. As for Pasquotank County, their record is now 2-4.
Holmes has already played their next game, a 40-28 loss against Currituck County on the 11th. As for Pasquotank County, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 12-6 victory against Manteo on the 11th.
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