Perquimans is 0-7 against Holmes since August of 2015 but things could change on the 14th. After each having a week off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
As a matter of fact, Perquimans put up the most points they have all season on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 56-30 margin over Bertie. The Pirates not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since November 15, 2024 (when they won 56-8).
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Holmes over Manteo in every quarter on their way to victory on Thursday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Aces blew the Redskins out of the water with a 43-7 final score. The result was nothing new for the Aces, who have now won five matchups by 26 points or more so far this season.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Holmes' defense and their 5.5 sacks. Amari Bond was especially locked on to Manteo's QB and sacked him twice. Bond also made nine total tackles, which is notable because Holmes is 4-1 when he posts at least four total tackles, but 2-3 otherwise.
The win (which was Holmes' sixth in a row) raised their record to 6-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.5 points over those games. As for Perquimans, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Perquimans has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 185.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Holmes struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 354.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Perquimans was dealt a bruising 59-21 loss at the hands of Holmes when the teams last played last Friday. That matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Pirates were down 39-14.
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