The Pinellas Park Patriots will square off against the Northeast Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Northeast took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Pinellas Park, who comes in off a win.
On Friday, Pinellas Park didn't have too much trouble with Braden River as they won 35-16. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Patriots.
Jhai Hitchcock and Chayse Armstrong were among the main playmakers for Pinellas Park as the former rushed for 126 yards and the latter rushed for 72 yards and one touchdown on only six carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Pinellas Park was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 389 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Quinton O'Driscoll
| 10/10/25 @ Braden River | 13 |
| 10/03/25 @ Tarpon Springs | 18 |
| 09/26/25 vs Manatee | 8 |
| 09/18/25 vs Gibbs | 11 |
| 09/12/25 @ Lakewood | 12 |
| + 3 more games |
Pinellas Park didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Armstrong and Quinton O'Driscoll. O'Driscoll is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least six every time he's taken the field this season. Anthony Roman was another major factor on D, making 14 total tackles (4.0 for loss) and defending two passes.
Meanwhile, Northeast came up short against St. Petersburg on Friday and fell 31-21. The Vikings haven't had much luck with the Green Devils recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
The victory got Pinellas Park back to even at 4-4. As for Northeast, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Pinellas Park has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 179.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Northeast struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 214.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Pinellas Park ended up a good deal behind Northeast in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, losing 28-10. Thankfully for the Patriots, Keatin Emener (who rushed for 12 yards and three TDs, and also threw for 137 yards and one touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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