Football Preview: Pittsburg Pirates vs. North Lamar Panthers
Pittsburg is on a five-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, North Lamar a six-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Pittsburg Pirates will welcome the North Lamar Panthers at 7:30 p.m. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Pittsburg's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Gilmer on Friday. They were beaten by the Buckeyes 49-0. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 606th, while the Buckeyes are ranked 74th).
Meanwhile, North Lamar also failed to score in their most recent game. They were dealt a 56-0 loss at the hands of Pleasant Grove on Friday. The game marked the first time this season in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
Even if they lost, North Lamar's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Justin Evans was especially locked on to Pleasant Grove's QB and sacked him twice.
Pittsburg's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for North Lamar, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Pittsburg came up short against North Lamar in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 14-7. Will Pittsburg have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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