It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Sallie B. Howard can now relate to. They took a blow against the KIPP P Pride on Friday, falling 48-7. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 359th, while the Pride are ranked 117th).
Tyshaun Hassell threw for 26 yards on three of eight attempts. Joshua Simmons was his top target, picking up 28 receiving yards. On the ground, Kennari Artis rushed for 58 yards and one TD.
Josiah Esperance produced another solid performance rushing for 135 yards and three scores on only seven carries for KIPP P. Esperance's longest rush was for an impressive 66 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another rusher making a difference was Tamaues Person, who rushed for 90 yards and one touchdown on only eight carries.
Sallie B. Howard's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for KIPP P, the win keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Sallie B. Howard does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for KIPP P, they will face off against Wilson Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pride will be up against the Tigers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 25.64 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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