For the first time this season, Pelahatchie will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will venture away from home to take on the Newton Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Newton took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Pelahatchie, who comes in off a win.
Pelahatchie took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat West Lincoln 64-6. The win was some much needed relief for the Chiefs as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Pelahatchie found their leader in sophomore Tadarius Collier, who rushed for 142 yards and two scores on only six carries, and also threw for 165 yards and three TDs.
Meanwhile, Newton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They came up short against Lake, falling 38-14.
Pelahatchie will have to contain Tazayvion Townsend as he made an impact in Newton's last game. He picked up 63 receiving yards and one touchdown, and also rushed for 43 yards and one TD. Townsend also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making two total tackles and defending one pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Newton's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Pelahatchie, they picked up their first home victory, bumping their record up to 2-4.
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