With a playoff game on the line, Northeast rose to the challenge on Friday. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 46-7 victory over the Swainsboro Tigers. Winning may never get old, but the Raiders sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Northeast was led to victory by Nick Woodford and Reginald Glover. Woodford rushed for 175 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries, while Glover rushed for 119 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries. Woodford is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last four games he's played.
Northeast was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 359 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 162 rushing yards in four consecutive matches.
Northeast didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Keiland ?Juju? Miley, Decorian Brundage, Emmanuel Thorpe, and Jarvaris Morgan picked up one apiece.
Northeast pushed their record up to 9-2 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 41.3 points per game. As for Swainsboro, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Northeast and Lamar County are set to duel on Friday. Lamar County's defense has only allowed 11.4 points per game this season, so Northeast's offense will have their work cut out for them. Swainsboro does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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