Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Pinewood Prep). They blew past the John Paul II Golden Warrriors 69-21 on Friday. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by 31 points or more this season.
Asa Windham continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 169 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 passes, while also rushing for 30 yards and a touchdown. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last four games he's played. Will Watson was another key player, rushing for 98 yards and a touchdown.
Pinewood Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 485 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Pinewood Prep didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Daniel Wiggins and Carson Good. Pinewood Prep got some further help from Connor White: he made 15 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
When it comes to explaining why John Paul II lost, don't look at Dante Aiken. Despite the final result, he picked up 71 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
The victory was the sixth in a row for Pinewood Prep, bringing their record for this year to 7-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 35.8 points. As for John Paul II, their defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-9.
Pinewood Prep and John Paul II are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Pinewood Prep will welcome Trinity Collegiate at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Pinewood Prep knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past six matchups -- so hopefully Trinity Collegiate likes a good challenge. As for John Paul II, they will face off against Orangeburg Prep on Friday.
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