It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but NorthWood had no problem doing just that on Friday. They breezed by the South Bend Washington Panthers to the tune of 60-28. The result was nothing new for NorthWood, who have now won four contests by 22 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Landon Perry, who rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, and also picked up 70 receiving yards and two touchdowns. His longest reception was for an impressive 50 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total.
NorthWood was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 249 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in August.
Despite the loss, South Bend Washington still got an impressive performance from Elijah Young, who rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 236 yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Jaydon Lineberry, who picked up 123 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The win got NorthWood back to even at 5-5. As for South Bend Washington, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-10.
NorthWood will head out to take on South Bend St. Joseph at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. NorthWood will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last. South Bend Washington does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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