Northside got themselves on the board against Stewart County on Thursday, but Stewart County never followed suit. They blew past the Royal Knights 45-0. That looming 45-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Patriots yet this season.

Whitley Sikes
| 10/23/25 vs Stewart County | 4 |
| 10/21/25 vs Hardaway | 2 |
| 10/21/25 vs Kendrick | 2 |
| 10/16/25 @ Smiths Station | 2 |
| 12/05/24 vs Pike County | 0 |
| + 7 more games |
Northside can attribute much of their success to Whitley Sikes, who threw for 128 yards and four touchdowns. That's the most passing touchdowns Sikes has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kynleigh Hodges, who rushed for 24 yards and a pair of scores.
Northside's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB three times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Addie Renner, Katie McQuien, and Sania Morgan, who each picked up one sack apiece.
The victory was the third in a row for Northside, bringing their record up to 5-1. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 0.0 points on average over those games. As for Stewart County, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Coming up, Northside will venture away from home to face off against Brookstone at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Stewart County, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Columbus at 5:00 p.m. on November 4.
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