North Side couldn't quite beat Polytechnic on Thursday, but the three-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 33-point defeat they were dealt last Friday. The North Side Steers fell just short of the Polytechnic Parrots by a score of 21-18. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Steers have suffered since September 9, 2023.
Saidi Wasaidi was his usual excellent self, rushing for 261 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.7 yards per carry for Polytechnic. Those 261 rushing yards gave Wasaidi a new career-high.
North Side now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Polytechnic, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6.
North Side will venture away from home to take on Saginaw at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Saginaw will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something North Side surely won't give up without a fight. As for Polytechnic, they will be playing in front of their home fans against South Hills at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Polytechnic is facing South Hills at the right time seeing as South Hills is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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