Patriots nets big regional win over Chesnee

POWDERSVILLE — The Powdersville High School Patriots came out on top Friday night with a big 44-33 regional win against the Chesnee Eagles and bringing their record back to .500.

Powdersville (4-4, 3-2) has been alternating wins and losses since their week one loss against Palmetto in late August. While their “on again, off again” approach to games might seem coincidental, there is a pattern: Powdersville has yet to win a game on the road this season.

Coach Robert Mustar’s players are currently ranked 137th in the state where as this time last season they were in the top 100.

Sitting at .500 is a precarious position to be in for a team with playoff intentions and although the Pats have currently have a winning regional record, their next game is against Carolina Academy on the road.

If there was ever a prime opportunity for Powdersville to break their losing streak for away games, this is it. Carolina Academy (1-7, 1-4) has won just one game all season — against Landrum (3-6, 1-4). In fact, Chesnee (3-5, 3-2), who the Patriots just beat, put up 63 points on the Trojans on Sept. 25.

Kickoff for Powdersville at Carolina Academy is at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

A flying tackle knocked J.J. Gentile out of bounds just shy of the goal line. Powdersville would go on to score the next play of the drive.

http://pickenssentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web1_021.jpgA flying tackle knocked J.J. Gentile out of bounds just shy of the goal line. Powdersville would go on to score the next play of the drive. Kasie Strickland | The Pickens Sentinel

Powdersville (4-4, 3-2) has been alternating wins and losses since their week one loss against Palmetto back in late August. While their “on again, off again” approach to games may seem coincidental, there is a pattern: Powdersville has yet to win a game on the road this season.

http://pickenssentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web1_044.jpgPowdersville (4-4, 3-2) has been alternating wins and losses since their week one loss against Palmetto back in late August. While their “on again, off again” approach to games may seem coincidental, there is a pattern: Powdersville has yet to win a game on the road this season. Kasie Strickland | The Pickens Sentinel

Big runs, long passes and serious tackles were the norm on Friday night as the Powdersville Patriots defeated the Chesnee Eagles.

http://pickenssentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web1_118.jpgBig runs, long passes and serious tackles were the norm on Friday night as the Powdersville Patriots defeated the Chesnee Eagles. Kasie Strickland | The Pickens Sentinel

Senior defensive end Tyler Robinson brings down the Chesnee wide receiver Kaleb Taylor.

http://pickenssentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web1_148.jpgSenior defensive end Tyler Robinson brings down the Chesnee wide receiver Kaleb Taylor. Kasie Strickland | The Pickens Sentinel

The Powdersville Patriots came out on top Friday night with a big 44-33 regional win against the Chesnee Eagles and bringing their record back to .500.

http://pickenssentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web1_178.jpgThe Powdersville Patriots came out on top Friday night with a big 44-33 regional win against the Chesnee Eagles and bringing their record back to .500. Kasie Strickland | The Pickens Sentinel

Chesnee running back Kobe Miller is brought down by the Patriot defense early in the first quarter.

http://pickenssentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web1_228.jpgChesnee running back Kobe Miller is brought down by the Patriot defense early in the first quarter. Kasie Strickland | The Pickens Sentinel

Middle line backer Drew Crittendon signals it’s Powdersville ball after a turnover by Chesnee.

http://pickenssentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web1_278.jpgMiddle line backer Drew Crittendon signals it’s Powdersville ball after a turnover by Chesnee. Kasie Strickland | The Pickens Sentinel