The Overhills Jaguars had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 17 points), and they went ahead and made it five on Thursday. They walked away with a 32-20 victory over Triton. That's another feather in the cap for Overhills, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
Overhills' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Joel Lalin, who rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 32 receiving yards. Another player making a difference was Jordan Bryant, who threw for 238 yards and three touchdowns.
Overhills' victory was their third straight at home, bumping their overall record up to 5-4. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 33.7 points per game. As for Triton, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-3.
Overhills will head out on the road to face off against Pine Forest at 7:00 p.m. on October 27th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in North Carolina (Pine Forest is ranked 210th, while Overhills is ranked 195th). As for Triton, they will be playing at home against Harnett Central at 7:00 p.m. on October 27th.
