It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but North Point had no problem doing just that on Friday. They breezed by the Great Mills Hornets to the tune of 42-13. Considering the Eagles have won eight contests by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
When it comes to explaining why Great Mills lost, don't look at Mckai Minor. Despite the final result, he picked up 113 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a rushing score. Minor is becoming a predictor of Great Mills' success: when he posts at least 80 receiving yards the team is 4-2 (and 2-3 when he doesn't).
The victory was the sixth in a row for North Point, bringing their record for this year to 9-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 27.3 points. As for Great Mills, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 6-5 record.
North Point will take on Leonardtown on Friday. North Point is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road. Great Mills does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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