Belton-Honea Path had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Palmetto Mustangs 42-14. Winning may never get old, but the Bears sure are getting used to it with their eighth in a row.
It was another big night for Marquise Henderson, who rushed for 162 yards and four touchdowns on only 13 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Thomas, who threw for 189 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
Belton-Honea Path's win was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-1. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 49.6 points per game. As for Palmetto, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-7.
Belton-Honea Path will face off against Powdersville on Friday. Powdersville will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Belton-Honea Path surely won't give up without a fight. Palmetto does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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