It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Nease had no problem doing just that on Friday. They blew past the Tate Aggies, posting a 42-14 victory. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won six games by 22 points or more so far this season.
Nease had a senior duo take command as Maddox Spencer picked up 171 receiving yards and three touchdowns and Nate Harry threw for 237 yards and three touchdowns while completing 88.2% of his passes. Those 171 receiving yards set a new season-high mark for Spencer. Kj Perry helped Harry out on the ground, rushing for 34 yards and two touchdowns.
Nease didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kash Kolbow and Joe Miracle III. Miracle III is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least seven every time he's taken the field this season. Nease got some further help from Noah Hodge: he picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made nine total tackles.
Despite the loss, Tate still got an impressive performance from Taite Davis, who threw for 209 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 34 yards and a touchdown. 84 of Davis' passing yards were hauled in by Elijah West, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Nease pushed their record up to 10-0 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Tate, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-4.
Nease will stay at home for another week and welcome Oakleaf at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Nease's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five contests. Tate does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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