Football Preview: Byers Lions vs. Okolona Chieftains
Byers hasn't had much luck against Okolona recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Byers Lions are taking a road trip to challenge the Okolona Chieftains at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Back in September, Byers was beaten by Walnut 40-8. The Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Okolona was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 28-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of Tupelo Christian Prep. One positive for the Chieftains, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Byers now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Okolona, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Byers came up short against Okolona in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 44-38. Can Byers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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