Montgomery Central and South Point squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Montgomery Central had to settle for second. They took a blow against the South Point Red Raiders, falling 42-7. While losing is never fun, the Timberwolves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 199th, while the Red Raiders are ranked 36th).
Patrick Blee was his usual excellent self, rushing for 99 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries, while also throwing for 67 yards and a touchdown on only six passes for South Point. Blee is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played. Eric Forston was another key player, rushing for 75 yards and a touchdown.
Montgomery Central has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season. As for South Point, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-1.
Montgomery Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for South Point, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Ashbrook, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. South Point knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Ashbrook likes a good challenge.
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