Football Preview: Benton Academy Raiders vs. North Delta Green Wave
The Benton Academy Raiders will face off against the North Delta Green Wave at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
After dropping their season opener at home, North Delta is headed out to face a Raiders team ready to give their home crowd a win. Benton Academy took a blow against River Oaks on Friday, falling 38-6. The loss leaves the Raiders without a win on the season.
Meanwhile, North Delta hasn't done well against Indianola Academy recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. North Delta simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Indianola Academy 43-13 at home. The match was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Green Wave had established a 23 point advantage.
North Delta got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Mike Pinkston out in front who rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. Pinkston's longest rush was for an impressive 53 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another back making a difference was Gabe Carlisle, who rushed for 135 yards on only 15 carries.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, North Delta was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 453 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since back in August of 2023.
North Delta wouldn't let Indianola Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Caden Land, Mason Fly, and Kasen Bates picked up one apiece.
Benton Academy lost to North Delta at home by a decisive 28-9 margin in their previous matchup back in August of 2023. Will Benton Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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