East Mecklenburg extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 3-7. They were outmatched by the Palisades Pumas and fell 42-6. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 241st, while the Pumas are ranked 45th).
Jay De Simone threw for 106 yards and one TD. James Bailey was his top target, picking up 129 receiving yards and one score.
As for Palisades, they pushed their record up to 7-3 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. The result was nothing new for the Pumas, who have now won five matchups by 26 points or more so far this season.
Palisades' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lincoln Wise led the charge by rushing for 101 yards on only six carries, while also picking up 40 receiving yards and one touchdown. Cole Hough was another key signal caller, throwing for 173 yards and three TDs on only 15 passes.
East Mecklenburg does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Palisades, they will face off against South Mecklenburg at 7:00 p.m. on the 7th.
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