Pine Lake Prep is 3-0 against Winston-Salem Prep since September of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Pine Lake Prep Pride will stay at home for another week and welcome the Winston-Salem Prep Phoenix at 6:00 p.m. Winston-Salem Prep took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Pine Lake Prep, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with six losses in a row dating back to last season, Pine Lake Prep finally turned things around against Mountain Island Charter on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Raptors 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.
Among those leading the charge was Johntay Gaither, who rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown. Mikhail Massey made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Meanwhile, Winston-Salem Prep was beaten by Corvian Community 61-12 on Friday. The Phoenix were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-6.
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.
Pine Lake Prep's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Winston-Salem Prep, they dropped their record down to 1-2 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Everything came up roses for Pine Lake Prep against Winston-Salem Prep when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 62-12 win. Will Pine Lake Prep repeat their success, or does Winston-Salem Prep have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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