The South Pittsburg Pirates put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Whitwell, posting a 42-7 victory at home. The result was nothing new for South Pittsburg, who have now won eight games by 22 points or more so far this season.
South Pittsburg's victory was their fifth straight at home, bumping their overall record up to 10-0. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 46.8 points per game. As for Whitwell, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-3 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Pittsburg will take on Jo Byrns at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Jo Byrns has now lost eight straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since August 25. As for Whitwell, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Red Boiling Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
