Football Preview: Winston-Salem Prep Phoenix vs. Pine Lake Prep Pride
Winston-Salem Prep is 0-3 against Pine Lake Prep since September of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Winston-Salem Prep Phoenix are taking a road trip to square off against the Pine Lake Prep Pride at 6:00 p.m.
Winston-Salem Prep will head into Friday's contest ready to turn things around: they lost a close one when they played on September 6th but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They were dealt a 61-12 loss at the hands of Corvian Community. The Phoenix were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-6.
Although Winston-Salem Prep took the loss, they still got scores from Gregory Cuthbertson and Tim Smith.
Even though they lost, Winston-Salem Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 270 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 270 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Pine Lake Prep came into Friday's match having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged Mountain Island Charter out 30-28. The Pride's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Pine Lake Prep can attribute much of their success to Johntay Gaither, who rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown.
Winston-Salem Prep now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Pine Lake Prep, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Thursday's game might be decided in the trenches. Winston-Salem Prep has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 330 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Pine Lake Prep, though, as they've been averaging only 44.8. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Winston-Salem Prep took a serious blow against Pine Lake Prep when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 62-12. Thankfully for Winston-Salem Prep, Gabe Bolivar (who rushed for 295 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 15.5 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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