Football Recap: Central Triumphant Thanks to a Strong Effort from Lee Moore

By Team Reports Nov 4, 2024, 8:32am

Football Recap: Central Lions vs. Calhoun Tigers

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Central had to take a loss the last time they faced off against Calhoun but Lee Moore made sure they didn't get the same satisfaction on Friday. The Central Lions snuck past the Calhoun Tigers with a 12-8 win thanks in part to Moore, who rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 85 yards.

Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Rakim Mcghee Jr. led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with six.

With the victory, Central broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-7. As for Calhoun, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.

Central will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Vestavia Hills at 7:00 p.m. on November 15th. Calhoun does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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