McIntosh hasn't had much luck against Northgate recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The McIntosh Chiefs will challenge the Northgate Vikings at 7:30 p.m.
Last Friday, McIntosh lost to Lovejoy at home by a 24-7 margin.
Despite the loss, McIntosh got top-tier performance from Chase Cromartie, who rushed for 118 yards on only 13 carries, and also threw for 232 yards on 17 of 31 attempts.
Even if they lost, McIntosh's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Leading the way was Evan Ward with two. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 13. Zach Proffitt was another major factor on D, making 17 total tackles and defending a pass.
Meanwhile, Northgate can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They walked away with a 22-14 win over Banneker. The score was all tied up 8-8 at the break, but the Vikings were the (much) better team in the second half.
Woody Schettini was a one-man wrecking crew for Northgate as he rushed for 170 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.4 yards per carry. Schettini was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 51 yards.
Northgate's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Keaton Stigall and Mason Mcknight.
McIntosh now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Northgate, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's contest: McIntosh has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 435 total yards per game. It's a different story for Northgate, though, as they've been averaging only 200. Will McIntosh be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will Northgate flip the script?
McIntosh took a serious blow against Northgate when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 56-21. Thankfully for McIntosh, Evan Garrett (who rushed for 282 yards while picking up 11.3 yards per carry) 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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