East Central came into Friday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They took down the North Pike Jaguars 20-6 on Friday. The Hornets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Cale Hollinghead went supernova for East Central, rushing for 134 yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Hollinghead a new career-high in rushing yards.
East Central wouldn't let North Pike keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Oren Kibby, Lucas Smith, Elias Deangelo, and Deangelo picked up one apiece. Matthew Combs is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last nine games he's played dating back to last season. Jeffery Jackson was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks, making 11 total tackles (4.0 for loss), and making 11 total tackles (4.0 for loss).
East Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 213 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 154 rushing yards in six consecutive matches dating back to last season.
East Central's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for North Pike, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
East Central will be playing at home against St. Martin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for North Pike, they will head out on the road to take on Columbia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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