Winston-Salem Prep is 0-3 against Pine Lake Prep since September of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Winston-Salem Prep Phoenix will head out on the road to challenge the Pine Lake Prep Pride at 6:00 p.m.
Winston-Salem Prep will head into Friday's contest ready to turn things around: they lost a close one when they played on September 6th but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They took a blow against Corvian Community, falling 61-12. The Phoenix were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-6.
Although Winston-Salem Prep took the loss, they still got scores from Gregory Cuthbertson and Tim Smith.
Even though they lost, Winston-Salem Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 270 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 270 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Pine Lake Prep had to endure a six-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged Mountain Island Charter out 30-28. The Pride's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Among those leading the charge was Johntay Gaither, who rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown.
Winston-Salem Prep now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Pine Lake Prep, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Thursday's matchup might be decided in the trenches. Winston-Salem Prep has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 330 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Pine Lake Prep, though, as they've been averaging only 44.8. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Winston-Salem Prep was dealt a bruising 62-12 defeat at the hands of Pine Lake Prep in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Thankfully for Winston-Salem Prep, Gabe Bolivar (who rushed for 295 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 15.5 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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