Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Pisgah). They put the hurt on the McLaurin Tigers with a sharp 48-28 win on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Dragons, who have now won five matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.
Pisgah found their leader in freshman Jeremiah Guest, who rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown on only five carries, and also picked up 43 receiving yards and a touchdown. Noah Spears was in the mix too, providing Pisgah with two touchdowns.
Pisgah wouldn't let McLaurin keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Pisgah can thank Cameron Fitzhugh and Lane Prestage for forcing both of them. Prestage is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made eight or more in the last 13 games he's played dating back to last season.
Pisgah was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 263 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 263 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Pisgah's victory bumped their record up to 8-1. As for McLaurin, their defeat was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pisgah will welcome Puckett at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pisgah will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each match than the last. As for McLaurin, they will challenge Noxubee County at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Noxubee County's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three contests.
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