Northside Christian Academy and Pinewood Prep squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Northside Christian Academy had to settle for second. They lost to the Pinewood Prep Panthers on the road by a 35-21 margin. The Crusaders' defeat signaled the end of their eight-game winning streak.
Despite the loss, Northside Christian Academy still got an impressive performance from Sam Burks, who rushed for 54 yards and two touchdowns. Burks is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last five games he's played. Dalton Gadson was in the mix too, providing Northside Christian Academy with a touchdown.
Northside Christian Academy wouldn't let Pinewood Prep keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Northside Christian Academy can thank Logan Taylor and J.R. Kinard for forcing both of them. Hudson Shick was another major factor on D, making 13 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Northside Christian Academy's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-2. As for Pinewood Prep, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-2.
Northside Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pinewood Prep, they will square off against Wilson Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Pinewood Prep's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last eight matches.
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