Football Preview: Pittsburg Pirates vs. Spring Hill Panthers
Two dominant backs in Jaylen Holloway and Coleman Stout are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Pittsburg Pirates will head out to square off against the Spring Hill Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Pittsburg is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Pittsburg is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Pleasant Grove last Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Pittsburg had to suffer through a 49-3 loss at the hands of Pleasant Grove. 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 620th, while the Hawks are ranked 67th).
Meanwhile, Spring Hill was beaten by Gilmer 59-28 on Friday. The Panthers have struggled against the Buckeyes recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Even though they lost, Spring Hill was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 448 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 243 rushing yards in ten consecutive games dating back to last season.
Pittsburg's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Spring Hill, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Pittsburg has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 197.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Spring Hill struggles in that department as they've been averaging 379.8. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Pittsburg came up short against Spring Hill when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 40-35. Can Pittsburg avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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