Blake has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 10.43 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They had to suffer through a 35-7 loss at the hands of the Paint Branch Panthers. Having soared to a lofty 46 points in the game before, the Bengals couldn't push the score so high this time.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Makai Miles and he. Miles gained 148 total yards and a touchdown while he gained 148 total yards and a touchdown. Alijah Bah's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 106 rushing yards.
Blake's loss ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 5-2. As for Paint Branch, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-0.
Blake will host Northwood at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Blake's defense has only allowed 10.4 points per game this season, so Northwood's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Paint Branch, they will head out to take on Blair at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Paint Branch is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 31.5 points per game this season.
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