North Shore opened the postseason with authority, rolling past Ridge Point 31 to 7 and never allowing the Panthers to settle into the fight. For a Mustangs team that has spent the season stacking lopsided wins, this one fit right into the pattern.
Johnson and Maryland Set the Tone
Senior running back Hezekiah Johnson powered the offense early and often, slicing through the Ridge Point front for 110 yards and two touchdowns. His steady burst kept the chains moving and the Panthers on their heels. Quarterback Kaleb Maryland complemented the ground game with 189 passing yards and a scoring strike, guiding an offense that controlled the rhythm from the opening drive.
Defense Makes the Difference
While the offense dictated pace, North Shore’s defense delivered the knockout. The Mustangs swarmed Ridge Point throughout the night, giving up just seven points and forcing long fields and stalled possessions. Across their last two outings, North Shore has surrendered only twenty one total points, a testament to a unit that heats up when the stakes rise.
Mustangs Move On
The victory pushed North Shore to ten and two and extended their postseason momentum. With another dominant performance in the books, the Mustangs look every bit like a contender ready for a deep November run.
