Pine Lake Prep's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They put the hurt on the Lincoln Charter Eagles with a sharp 44-21 win. The Pride's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Logan Pettit
| 10/24/25 vs Lincoln Charter | 191 |
| 08/22/25 vs Bessemer City | 28 |
| 10/17/25 @ Christ the King | 18 |
| 08/29/25 vs East Rowan | 8 |
Logan Pettit was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 191 yards and three TDs while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. Those 191 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Pine Lake Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 262 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 93 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last five contests they've averaged 150.7.
When it comes to explaining why Lincoln Charter lost, don't look at Jeremiah Benton. Despite the final result, he rushed for 119 yards and a pair of scores, and also picked up 37 receiving yards. Benton has become a key player for the Eagles: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least 80 rushing yards, but 1-5 otherwise.
Pine Lake Prep's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-7. As for Lincoln Charter, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Pine Lake Prep didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 42-0 defeat against Community School of Davidson on the 30th. As for Lincoln Charter, they will square off against Lake Norman Charter at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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