The South Pike Eagles are headed away from home for the first time to face off against the Crystal Springs Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Crystal Springs took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on South Pike, who comes in off a win.
South Pike is headed out to face Crystal Springs after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. South Pike took down Pearl River Central 30-13 on Friday.
Dondra Turner Jr and Douglas Wansley were among the main playmakers for South Pike as the former rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries and the latter rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.
Turner Jr wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: South Pike was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 299 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pearl River Central only rushed for 108.
Meanwhile, Crystal Springs had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were beaten by Ridgeland 44-0 on Friday.
South Pike took their victory against Crystal Springs when the teams last played back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 52-28. The rematch might be a little tougher for South Pike since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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