Pinewood Prep is a perfect 5-0 against John Paul II since September of 2020 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Panthers will welcome the Golden Warrriors at 7:30 p.m. John Paul II took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Pinewood Prep, who comes in off a win.
On Friday, Pinewood Prep humbled First Baptist School with a 49-6 victory. Considering the Panthers have won six matchups by more than 24 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Silas Brawner
| 09/26/25 vs Hilton Head Christian Academy | 5 |
| 09/12/25 @ Camden Military | 5 |
| 09/05/25 vs Trinity Collegiate | 5 |
| 09/19/25 vs Laurence Manning Academy | 4 |
| 10/24/25 @ First Baptist School | 3 |
| + 4 more games |
Silas Brawner produced another solid performance throwing for 262 yards and three TDs while picking up 11.9 yards per attempt. He is becoming a predictor of Pinewood Prep's success: when he posts at least three passing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 0-3 when he doesn't). Lavoris Lucas was Brawner's top target, picking up 107 receiving yards and one score.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Pinewood Prep, adding 13 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Tanner Smoak, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, John Paul II unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They received a blow as they fell 35-21 to Hilton Head Christian Academy.
Pinewood Prep will have to contain Alan Wolf as he made an impact in John Paul II's last game. He rushed for 162 yards and one touchdown on only 12 carries. Wolf's longest rush was for an impressive 56 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
John Paul II's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Pinewood Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 6-3.
The upcoming contest will be a clash of competing strengths. Pinewood Prep has relied on air attacks this season and has averaged 269.4 passing yards per game. John Paul II, on the other hand, has relied on a stout run game: they average 251 rushing yards per game. So which strategy will prevail on Thursday? There's only one way to find out.
Everything came up roses for Pinewood Prep against John Paul II when the teams last played back in November of 2024, as the team secured a 69-21 win. In that game, the Panthers amassed a halftime lead of 42-7, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.
