Football Game Preview: North Sunflower Academy Rebels vs. Lee Academy Cougars

The North Sunflower Academy Rebels will face off against the Lee Academy Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. North Sunflower Academy has given up an average of 46.8 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

North Sunflower Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: DeSoto, who was ranked tenth in their home state at the time (North Sunflower Academy was ranked 21st). The Rebels were beaten by the Thunderbirds 60-6 last Friday. Having soared to a lofty 74 points in the game before, the Rebels couldn't push the score so high this time.

Meanwhile, Lee Academy came up short against Deer Creek on Friday and fell 38-28.

Lee Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for North Sunflower Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-4.

North Sunflower Academy couldn't quite get it done against Lee Academy in their previous meeting back in September of 2024 as they fell 26-14. Will the Rebels have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.