Perry Meridian came into Friday's matchup having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They took their game at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 42-7 win over the Southport Cardinals. The Falcons' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Perry Meridian had a senior duo take command as Allen Zupan threw for 130 yards and two touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes and Byron Hon picked up 81 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Perry Meridian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 248 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Southport only rushed for 26.
The victory got Perry Meridian back to even at 1-1. As for Southport, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Perry Meridian will take on Franklin Community at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Perry Meridian is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Southport, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Columbus North at 7:00 p.m.
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