Pine Forest's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They snuck past the Choctawhatchee Indians with a 20-14 win. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Pine Forest wouldn't let Choctawhatchee keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Pine Forest can thank Christopher Hill Jr. and Najahti Clark for forcing both of them. Pine Forest got some further help from Rashard Payne: he picked up a sack and made eight total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Despite the defeat, Choctawhatchee saw an underclassman step up: Von'Tavius Keller rushed for 173 yards. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Keller now rushed for 131 or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
The victory got Pine Forest back to even at 2-2. As for Choctawhatchee, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Pine Forest will challenge Pensacola Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Choctawhatchee, they will square off against Niceville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Choctawhatchee will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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