Piedmont had lost four straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-8 to make it five. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 49-0 to the Charlotte Catholic Cougars, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 219th, while the Cougars are ranked 38th).
Jack Blakeslee threw for 83 yards while completing 72.2% of his passes. James (JC) Helms was his top target, picking up 30 receiving yards.
As for Charlotte Catholic, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-4. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Charlotte Catholic to victory, but perhaps none more so than Garrett Nowlan, who rushed for 114 yards and four touchdowns on only 11 carries. Nowlan has become a key player for the Cougars: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 3-4 otherwise. Max Whalen was another key back, gaining 143 total yards.
As of now, neither Piedmont nor Charlotte Catholic have any future games scheduled.
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