Northwood is 0-9 against Honaker since November of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Panthers will venture away from home to face off against the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Northwood took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Patrick Henry 15-14.
Meanwhile, Honaker came tearing into Friday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.3 points), and they left with even more momentum. They came within six points of losing the streak, but they secured a 38-32 W against the Indians.
Honaker found their leader in freshman Parker Lowe, who threw for 323 yards and four touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. Lowe's passing game has become a key predictor of the Tigers' success: the team is 5-2 when his passer rating is 110 or higher, but only 1-2 otherwise.
Northwood's record now sits at 7-3. As for Honaker, their record is now 6-4.
Northwood might still be hurting after the 48-22 defeat they got from Honaker in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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