Myers Park is a perfect 6-0 against Garinger since October of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. After each having a week off, the two teams will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. Myers Park will be strutting in after a victory while Garinger will be coming in after a loss.
Myers Park is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of North Carolina's top teams: Charlotte Christian, who was ranked 24th at the time (Myers Park was ranked 17th). The Mustangs took down the Knights 24-6 last Friday.
Josh Falzarano Jr
| 09/19/25 @ Charlotte Christian | 116 |
| 09/12/25 @ Mallard Creek | 192 |
| 09/05/25 vs Providence | 153 |
Myers Park relied on the efforts of Josh Falzarano Jr, who rushed for 116 yards and one touchdown on only 12 carries, and Brody Keefe, who picked up 67 receiving yards and one TD. Falzarano Jr's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 116 rushing yards.
Myers Park didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kam Guy and Justin Westbrook. Rodney Dunham was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks and making eight total tackles.
Meanwhile, Garinger was not able to break out of their rough patch last Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They came up short against Rocky River, falling 20-0. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Wildcats were not able to get on the board.
Garinger's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Myers Park, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Myers Park has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 165.8 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Garinger, though, as they've been averaging only 93.4 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Everything came up roses for Myers Park against Garinger in their previous matchup back in February of 2021, as the team secured a 49-0 victory. Do the Mustangs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Wildcats turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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