South Side won the last time they faced Northgate, and things went their way on Friday too. The South Side Rams pulled ahead with a 36-35 photo finish over the Northgate Flames.
When it comes to explaining why Northgate lost, don't look at Sonteon Layne. Despite the final result, he rushed for 59 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 204 yards and a touchdown on only 15 passes. Layne didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made seven total tackles. Another player making a difference was Darius Fields, who rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
South Side's victory was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. As for Northgate, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
South Side will be playing in front of their home fans against Neshannock at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Neshannock is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 36 points per game this season. As for Northgate, they will venture away from home to challenge Summit Academy at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Northgate is facing Summit Academy at the right time seeing as Summit Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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