Paint Branch's offense rose to the challenge against a Bengals defense that boasted an average of only 10.43 points allowed on Friday. The Paint Branch Panthers breezed by the Blake Bengals at home to the tune of 35-7. The win was just business as usual for the Panthers, who after six games remain undefeated this season.
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. He showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 60 yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Paint Branch was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 230 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 180 rushing yards in five consecutive contests.
Paint Branch didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Isaac Timbo.
Paint Branch pushed their record up to 6-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Blake, their loss ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 5-2.
Paint Branch will head out on the road to face off against Blair at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Blair: 14.3, Paint Branch: 9.2) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Blake, they will be playing at home against Northwood at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Blake is facing Northwood at the right time seeing as Northwood is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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