Football Preview: North Myrtle Beach Chiefs vs. Loris Lions
After two games on the road, North Myrtle Beach is heading back home. They will welcome the Loris Lions at 7:05 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, North Myrtle Beach was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 32-27 to West Brunswick.
Meanwhile, Loris put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat South Columbus 55-6 at home. Fans of the Lions have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ point.
Loris found their leader in underclassman Makel Stephens, who rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. Another player making a difference was Zamire "Moon" Gerald, who threw for 159 yards and three touchdowns on only nine passes.
Loris' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jacobien Lewis and Khalil Sherman. Lewis didn't just play on offense: he also made two total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception. Javon Johnson was another major factor on D, making ten total tackles (3.0 for loss).
North Myrtle Beach dropped their record down to 0-3 with that defeat, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Loris, their victory bumped their record up to 3-0.
North Myrtle Beach came up short against Loris in their previous matchup back in August of 2023, falling 27-21. Will North Myrtle Beach have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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