It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Northeastern had no problem doing just that on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Greene Central Rams 50-6. The Eagles' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Northeastern got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Trevaris Jones out in front who threw for 148 yards and two touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. Another receiver making a difference was Ty'Jae Simpson, who gained 86 total yards and a touchdown.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Northeastern's defense and their three sacks. Carren Armstrong was especially locked on to Greene Central's QB and sacked him twice. Armstrong is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season. Northeastern got some further help from Maurice Bowser: he picked up a sack and made 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Northeastern's win was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-0. As for Greene Central, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 7-5 record.
Northeastern has the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome West Craven at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Northeastern is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.6 points per game this season. Greene Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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