North Pike came into Friday's match having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Provine Rams 36-8. The Jaguars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Leading North Pike to victory were Cardarrius Thorton and Jakevious Smith. Thorton rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown, while Smith rushed for 59 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries.
North Pike was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 221 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in August of 2023.
North Pike's win bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Provine, their defeat was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-8.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Jaguars challenges Brookhaven at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Their defense has only allowed 12.6 points per game this season, so North Pike's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Provine, they will host Natchez at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Natchez is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.6 points per game this season.
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