After having lost a blowout in their previous game against M.L. King, Midtown was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They strolled past Pace Academy with points to spare, taking the game 27-12. For Midtown, this counts as revenge for the 30-14 victory Pace Academy walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2024.
Kentrell White was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 99 yards and two touchdowns.
Midtown's run defense was locked in: Pace Academy could only muster 3.1 yards per carry. The team can thank Jaylen Sims for the heroic effort on defense: he. Midtown's run defense has been on the up-and-up: they allowed 4.48 yards per carry earlier this season, but they've only allowed 5.57 on average over their last five games.
Midtown's record now sits at 3-5. As for Pace Academy, they dropped their record down to 2-6 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Midtown and Pace Academy will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Knights see the field they'll take on Mays at 8:00 p.m. on the 24th. As for Pace Academy, their break will end when they face Forest Park at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th.
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