Northside Christian had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They were the clear victors by a 28-6 margin over the Hudson Cobras on Friday. The Mustangs have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Cobras, too.
Northside Christian found their leader in sophomore Jacquey Ferguson Jr, who picked up three sacks and made five total tackles. The Mustangs also got help from Jayce Jones, who showed off his sure hands for 87 receiving yards.
Northside Christian didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Hudson to a completion percentage of just 32.1%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Zion Watson and Cody Sanderson, who each logged four passes deflected. Northside Christian wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 53.6%.
Northside Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Watson. Another thorn in Hudson's side was Ferguson Jr, who picked up three sacks and made five total tackles.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northside Christian will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on First Baptist Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hudson, they will take on Gulf at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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