The Mountain Pointe Pride will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Central Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. Central took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Mountain Pointe, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Mountain Pointe was able to grind out a solid victory over Casteel, taking the game 27-20.
Mountain Pointe's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from RJ Washington, who picked up 104 receiving yards and a touchdown. Washington torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 70 yards.
Another reason for the win was Mountain Pointe's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for 4.5 sacks. In that department, Teylor Caldwell was the leader with two. Mountain Pointe got some further help from Jaylyn Colter: he forced a fumble and made 13 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 21-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of Dobson.
Mountain Pointe now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Mountain Pointe was able to grind out a solid win over Central in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, winning 28-21. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Central's Khameron Athy, who rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Mountain Pointe to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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