Football Recap: Pender Patriots vs. East Columbus Gators
There's no place like home for Pender, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the East Columbus Gators 73-6 at home. Considering the Patriots have won three matches by more than 66 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Jeremiah Johnson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 122 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: he now rushed for 122 or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jahiem Lambe, who rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Pender was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 454 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 290 rushing yards in four consecutive games.
Pender's 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 Demari Morgan and Zeke Williams.
Pender's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-1. As for East Columbus, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pender will welcome South Columbus at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Pender's defense has only allowed ten points per game this season, so South Columbus' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for East Columbus, they will face off against East Bladen at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. East Columbus is facing East Bladen at the right time seeing as East Bladen is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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