Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Perry). They took their matchup at home on Saturday with ease, bagging an 80-47 victory over the New Hampstead Phoenix. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won three contests by 31 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Ahmad Gordon, who rushed for 186 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in October of 2023. Decorrion Daniels also helped out with an impressive 95 receiving yards.
Perry's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Daniels, Kyle Whitfield, and Elijah Joseph picked up one apiece. Joseph is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last nine games he's played dating back to last season.
Loss or not, New Hampstead got some senior leadership from Rashawn Truell and Kamari Maxwell. Truell threw for 635 yards and six touchdowns, while Maxwell picked up 302 receiving yards and three touchdowns. With that strong performance, Maxwell is now averaging an impressive 129.7 receiving yards per game. Mason Brown did his part for the team as well, scoring a TD off of 162 receiving yards.
Perry's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for New Hampstead, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Perry will head out on the road to face off against Wayne County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Wayne County: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Perry has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road dating back to last season. As for New Hampstead, they will welcome Ware County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Ware County's defense has only allowed 18 points per game this season, so New Hampstead's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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