Wilson Prep had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They claimed a resounding 56-22 victory over the North Moore Mustangs. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Travon Usher continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 112 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, while also throwing for 141 yards and two touchdowns on only nine passes. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 112 rushing yards.
Another reason for the win was Wilson Prep's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. North Moore's QB won't forget Jordan Hamm anytime soon given he sacked him twice. Reginald Holmes was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Wilson Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 289 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 278 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Despite the defeat, North Moore saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Stryker Murray rushed for 49 yards and two touchdowns. Murray is becoming a predictor of North Moore's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 4-1 (and 3-5 when he doesn't).
Wilson Prep pushed their record up to 11-1 with the win, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 9.4 points per game. As for North Moore, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-6.
Wilson Prep will host Lakewood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wilson Prep's defense has only allowed 12.8 points per game this season, so Lakewood's offense will have their work cut out for them. North Moore does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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