Pine Lake Prep unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 14-10 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bessemer City Yellow Jackets on Friday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it six in a row.
Pine Lake Prep didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Weston Kilgore.
Leading Bessemer City to victory were Keon Smith and Gavin Chastain. Smith rushed for 65 yards and one score, while Chastain rushed for 70 yards and one touchdown on only five carries. Those 70 rushing yards gave Chastain a new career-high.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pine Lake Prep will square off against East Rowan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bessemer City, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Huss at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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