Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, South Pike couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 20-12 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Seminary Bulldogs on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 46 points in the game before, the Eagles couldn't push the score so high this time.
Despite the loss, South Pike saw an underclassman step up: freshman Douglas Wansley rushed for 192 yards. Wansley's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 131 rushing yards. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Antwaun Adams, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Wansley was just one part of a punishing run game: South Pike was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 250 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
South Pike's defeat ended a ten-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 9-2. As for Seminary, their victory bumped their record up to 10-2.
South Pike does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Seminary, they will challenge West Marion at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Seminary: 13.5, West Marion: 14.7) so any points scored will be well earned.
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