Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask South Iredell). They were the clear victor by a 41-17 margin over the Piedmont Panthers on Friday. With the Vikings ahead 34-7 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Tyler Johnson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 112 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, while also throwing for 192 yards and three touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes.
When it comes to explaining why Piedmont lost, don't look at Nathaniel Gagnon. Despite the final result, he rushed for 255 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.4 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Gagnon is now averaging an impressive 123 rushing yards per game.
South Iredell's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2. As for Piedmont, they dropped their record down to 1-3 with the loss, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
South Iredell will square off against West Cabarrus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. South Iredell is facing West Cabarrus at the right time seeing as West Cabarrus is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Piedmont, they will face off against Montgomery Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Montgomery Central will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Piedmont surely won't give up without a fight.
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