The Northview Chiefs will square off against the Escambia County Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Last Friday, Northview came up short against Holmes County and fell 34-27.
Despite their defeat, Northview saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Dane King, who threw for 162 yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground, was perhaps the best of all.
Meanwhile, Escambia County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They had to suffer through a 49-12 loss at the hands of St. Michael Catholic. The Blue Devils were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-6.
Jamarion Robinson put forth a good effort for the losing side as he threw for 169 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 passes. A healthy portion of that aerial production (108 yards to be exact) went to She'Marrion Matthews.
Northview dropped their record down to 2-3 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Escambia County, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Northview came up short against Escambia County in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 26-14. Will Northview have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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