Football Preview: North Quincy Raiders vs. Pembroke Titans
The North Quincy Raiders will face off against the Pembroke Titans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. North Quincy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 31.2 points per game this season.
Pembroke is facing North Quincy at the wrong time: North Quincy suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. They fell to the Panthers 32-28. The Raiders haven't had much luck with the Panthers recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Loss or not, North Quincy got some senior leadership from Mikey Galligan and Marques Rodrigues-Smith. Galligan threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns, while Rodrigues-Smith picked up 175 receiving yards and two touchdowns. What's more, Rodrigues-Smith also racked up two rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in September of 2023. Tim Toland made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Meanwhile, Pembroke had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They pulled ahead with a 15-14 photo finish over Quincy on Friday. The Titans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
North Quincy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Pembroke, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
North Quincy was able to grind out a solid win over Pembroke in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, winning 43-32. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Pembroke's William Johnson, who rushed for 111 yards and three touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for North Quincy to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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