North Pitt lost against Ayden - Grifton back in October of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Panthers came up short against the Chargers, falling 33-8. The Panthers gained 144 more yards on the day, but it was the Chargers that made the best use of them.
When it comes to explaining why North Pitt lost, don't look at Juhron Clemmons. Despite the final result, he rushed for 160 yards on only 13 carries. Clemmons' longest rush was for an incredible 80 yards. North Pitt also got a significant boost from Bryce Cox, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 80 yards.
Ayden - Grifton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but EJ Ruffin led the charge by rushing for 80 yards and one TD, while also picking up 35 receiving yards and one touchdown. Ruffin didn't just play on offense: he also forced one fumble and made six total tackles (0.5 for loss). Another player making a difference was Nygel Morgan, who picked up 134 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
North Pitt's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Ayden - Grifton, the victory also got them back to even at 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Pitt will square off against South Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ayden - Grifton, they will face off against Fike at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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