You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Pinecrest Academy on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew the Horizon Christian Academy Warriors out of the water with a 49-0 final score. Considering the Paladins have won six games by more than 27 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
A big part of Pinecrest Academy's win came down to the chemistry between Matthew Mitchell and his top target Parker Locke. Mitchell rushed for 63 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries while Locke rushed for 38 yards and a touchdown. Mitchell is also on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season.
Pinecrest Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Locke and Peter Birozes. Colton Reilly was another major factor on D, picking up three sacks and making seven total tackles.
The victory for Pinecrest Academy keeps them at an undefeated 7-0. As for Horizon Christian Academy, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Pinecrest Academy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 51-24 win against Johnson Ferry Christian Academy on the 18th. As for Horizon Christian Academy, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Notre Dame Academy at 5:00 p.m. on October 25th. Horizon Christian Academy is facing Notre Dame Academy at the right time seeing as Notre Dame Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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