Football Recap: Raleigh Lions vs. Pelahatchie Chiefs
Raleigh won the last time they faced Pelahatchie, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Raleigh Lions breezed by the Pelahatchie Chiefs to the tune of 54-0. Given the Lions' advantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi football rankings (they are ranked 56th, while the Chiefs are ranked 228th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Raleigh's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cj Moncrief led the charge by rushing for 55 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries. Another back making a difference was Jaylin Owens, who rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Raleigh's win was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-1. As for Pelahatchie, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions faces off against Wilkinson County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Raleigh's defense has only allowed 7.8 points per game this season, so Wilkinson County's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Pelahatchie, they will challenge Loyd Star at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Loyd Star will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Pelahatchie surely won't give up without a fight.
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