Pittsburg came into Friday's matchup having lost 11 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They enjoyed a cozy 37-22 victory over the North Lamar Panthers on Friday. The Pirates' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Pittsburg was led to victory by Twan Thompson and Kord Johnson. Thompson rushed for 148 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries, while Johnson rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown. The team also got some help courtesy of Camdyn Doddy, who picked up 87 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Pittsburg was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 329 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Lamar only rushed for 216.
Despite the defeat, North Lamar saw an underclassman step up: Kai Furtch rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown.
Pittsburg's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for North Lamar, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Pittsburg will venture away from home to face off against Van at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pittsburg is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for North Lamar, they will welcome Spring Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. North Lamar is facing Spring Hill at the right time seeing as Spring Hill is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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