Northside - Pinetown's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Perquimans Pirates , sneaking past 25-22. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Leading Northside - Pinetown to victory were Sincere Columbus and Max Vansant. Columbus rushed for 139 yards and a touchdown, while Vansant rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Columbus also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble, and making four total tackles. Malachi Moore handled things on the ground, rushing for 103 yards and a rushing touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Northside - Pinetown was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 309 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Northside - Pinetown's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jack Dehoog and Holden Boykin. Boykin is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
The victory got Northside - Pinetown back to even at 2-2. As for Perquimans, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-1 record.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northside - Pinetown will face off against Rosewood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Northside - Pinetown focused on turnovers this week as team gave up six on Friday. As for Perquimans, they have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Wake Prep Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Perquimans' defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Wake Prep Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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