Football Preview: Overhills Jaguars vs. Pinecrest Patriots
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Overhills is 0-4 against Pinecrest since August of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Jaguars will square off against the Patriots at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Overhills turned things around against Hoke County on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 24-6 win over the Bucks.
Meanwhile, Pinecrest earned a 29-21 victory over Jack Britt on Friday.
Pinecrest's win came from a few key players Overhills will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Najee Gillis, who threw for 259 yards and three touchdowns while completing 76% of his passes. Pinecrest's leading receiver Eric Melton was Gillis' top target yet again, picking up 98 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Pinecrest proved: they limited Jack Britt to a paltry 3.2 yards per carry. The Patriots' ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.8.
The win got Overhills back to even at 3-3. As for Pinecrest, their record is now 5-1.
Overhills couldn't quite get it done against Pinecrest in their previous meeting back in August of 2024 as they fell 33-22. Can the Jaguars avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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