Football Preview: North Mac Panthers vs. Southwestern Piasa Birds
The North Mac Panthers will square off against the Southwestern Piasa Birds at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. North Mac is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 28.5 points per game this season.
Last Friday, North Mac earned a 21-14 win over Carlinville.
North Mac was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 281 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 264 rushing yards in six consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Southwestern was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 44-21 to Staunton/Bunker Hill.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Greyson Brewer, who rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
North Mac's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Southwestern, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. North Mac has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 309.7 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Southwestern, though, as they've been averaging only 81. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
North Mac and Southwestern were neck-and-neck in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, but North Mac came up empty-handed after a 20-19 loss. Will North Mac 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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