Football Recap: Brandon Bulldogs vs. Northwest Rankin Cougars
Brandon entered their tilt with Northwest Rankin on Thursday with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They were the clear victor by a 45-22 margin over the Northwest Rankin Cougars. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by 23 points or more this season.
Brandon found their leader in sophomore Tyson Robinson, who rushed for 60 yards and three touchdowns. Quincy Phillips Jr. did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 102 receiving yards.
Brandon didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Clifton Jobe and Samuelle Gray. Gray also set a new season high mark in total tackles with four.
Brandon's victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-1. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 36.9 points per game. As for Northwest Rankin, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-5.
Brandon and Northwest Rankin are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Brandon will square off against D'Iberville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Brandon will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last. As for Northwest Rankin, they will face off against Ocean Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ocean Springs will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Northwest Rankin surely won't give up without a fight.
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