The Perry Panthers will challenge the New Hampstead Phoenix at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Last Friday, Perry ended up a good deal behind East Coweta and lost 31-15. The Panthers gained 145 more yards on the day, but it was the Indians that made the best use of them.
Despite the defeat, Perry got top-tier performance from Decorrion Daniels, who rushed for 83 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Perry also got help from Kory Pettigrew, who showed off his sure hands for 87 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, New Hampstead took a blow against Pierce County two weeks ago, falling 48-7. The Phoenix were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-7.
Perry's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for New Hampstead, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the trenches. Perry has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 160.6 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for New Hampstead, though, as they've been averaging only 96.6. How will they fare against such a dominant running game? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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