After two games on the road, Princeton is heading back home. They will face off against the Parkersburg South Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Princeton's defense has only allowed 12.4 points per game this season, so Parkersburg South's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Princeton is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging an 81-6 victory over Greenbrier East. Considering the Tigers have won seven matches by more than 26 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Princeton's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Daniel Jennings, who rushed for 157 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries. Jennings' rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 112 rushing yards. Another signal caller making a difference was Chance Barker, who threw for 212 yards and four touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes.
Princeton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 236 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Princeton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off five passes before the game was over. Brad Mossor led the group effort, picking up three of those interceptions all by himself.
Meanwhile, Parkersburg South faced Spring Mills in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Parkersburg South was dealt a 37-0 loss at the hands of Spring Mills. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Patriots were not able to get on the board.
Princeton's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-0. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 45.7 points. As for Parkersburg South, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-4.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Princeton has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 184.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Parkersburg South struggles in that department as they've been averaging 169.2. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Princeton took their victory against Parkersburg South in their previous matchup back in November of 2023 by a conclusive 48-27. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Parkersburg South's Gage Wright, who rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry, and also picked up 67 receiving yards and a touchdown. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Princeton to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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