After soaring to 34 points the game before, Triton was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They were dealt a 48-0 loss at the hands of the Pine Forest Trojans. The Hawks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trojans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Pine Forest's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jamari Jones, who picked up 97 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 37 yards and a touchdown. Jones was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 58 yards. Josh Wallace got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Triton's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Pine Forest, they pushed their record up to 5-3 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Triton will square off against Overhills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Pine Forest, they have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Harnett Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Harnett Central is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 34.7 points per game this season.
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