Pine Lake Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They came up short against the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets, falling 35-14. The Pride were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Yellowjackets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Despite the defeat, Pine Lake Prep saw an underclassman step up: Thomas Jenkins picked up 103 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Bobby Hawkins Jr had a dynamite game for Roanoke Rapids, rushing for 192 yards and four touchdowns. With that strong performance, Hawkins Jr is now averaging an impressive 121.3 rushing yards per game. Another rusher making a difference was De?Majay Williams, who rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.6 yards per carry.
Pine Lake Prep's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Roanoke Rapids, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pine Lake Prep will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Lake Norman Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are at an even 3-3 against one another since August of 2017. As for Roanoke Rapids, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on American Leadership Academy-Johnston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. American Leadership Academy-Johnston knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 point or more in their past three matches -- so hopefully Roanoke Rapids likes a good challenge.
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