Football Recap: Pike Skates Past Southport with Ease

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Previous 3 Games

09/12/25 - Away	48-0 W
09/13/24 - Home	53-7 W
09/08/23 - Away	46-14 W

Pike got themselves on the board against Southport on Friday, but Southport never followed suit. They claimed a resounding 48-0 victory over the Cardinals. The Red Devils have beaten the Cardinals the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Cardinals has come to flipping the script.

This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Christian Miles and Bobby Thomas. Miles rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns while Thomas gained 88 total yards and two touchdowns. What's more, Thomas posted two rushing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in August of 2024.

Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Pike proved: they limited Southport to a paltry 2.1 yards per carry. While two picked up at least six total tackles, Willie Chapman stood above the rest. He picked up a sack and made six total tackles (2.0 for loss). Pike didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 7.9.

Pike's defense didn't let Mason Owens., get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece. Chapman was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making six total tackles (2.0 for loss).

Pike's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Southport, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pike will square off against Lawrence Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Red Devils' defense better be ready for this one: the Bears have averaged an impressive 27.2 points per game this season. As for Southport, they will face off against Cathedral at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.