Football Recap: Berry Starts Season with Win Against Pickens Academy

By Team Reports Sep 9, 2024, 2:02pm

Football Recap: Berry Wildcats vs. Pickens Academy Pirates

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Berry took care of business in their home opener on Friday (and then some). They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Pickens Academy Pirates 58-25 at home. With the Wildcats ahead 44-6 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.

Ayden Lake Norris had a dynamite game for Berry, rushing for 184 yards and five touchdowns on only 14 carries. Another player making a difference was Kemari Hollingsworth, who gained 183 total yards and two touchdowns.

Berry's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jayden Smith.

This is the second loss in a row for Pickens Academy and nudges their season record down to 0-2.

Berry will welcome Marion County on Friday. As for Pickens Academy, they will square off against Linden on Friday.

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