Football Preview: Canton Tigers vs. Neshoba Central Rockets
Canton has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Neshoba Central Rockets at 7:00 p.m. Neshoba Central took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Canton, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Canton was able to grind out a solid win over Callaway, taking the game 25-14.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 35 points the game before, Neshoba Central was a bit more limited in their contest on Friday. They lost to West Point at home by a 21-7 margin. The defeat continues a trend for the Rockets in their matchups with the Green Wave: they've now lost five in a row.
Neshoba Central wouldn't let West Point keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Neshoba Central can thank Anton Hopson and Anthony Hopson, Jr. for forcing both of them. Hopson, Jr. also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 11.
Canton's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Neshoba Central, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Canton lost to Neshoba Central at home by a decisive 28-13 margin in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Canton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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