South is 2-8 against North since November of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The South Spartans' and the North Saxons will meet in a classic North v. South matchup at 7:00 p.m.
South is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Friday. They were dealt a 52-14 defeat at the hands of Torrance. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 691st, while the Tartars are ranked 139th).
Meanwhile, North entered their tilt with Peninsula on Friday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They breezed by the Panthers at home to the tune of 35-0. The Saxons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by 20 points or more this season.
North found their leader in underclassman Boogie Anetema, who threw for 319 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.6 yards per attempt, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Those 319 passing yards set a new season-high mark for Anetema. Kingston Anetema was Boogie's top target, picking up 114 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
North's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. Anthony Macias was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sackshimself. He 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.
South's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for North, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-1.
South was dealt a bruising 34-0 defeat at the hands of North when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Will South have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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