Football Preview: Choctaw Central Warriors vs. Leake Central Gators
After three games on the road, Choctaw Central is heading back home. They will host the Leake Central Gators at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Choctaw Central is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Newton County on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Choctaw Central came up short against Newton County, falling 37-13. The contest marked the Warriors' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Meanwhile, Leake Central had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They snuck past Northeast Lauderdale with a 34-28 victory on Friday.
It was another big night for Israel Ross, who rushed for 218 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 8.1 yards per carry, and also picked up 43 receiving yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Leake Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 247 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Choctaw Central's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Leake Central, their win bumped their record up to 2-5.
Choctaw Central came up short against Leake Central in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 32-28. Thankfully for Choctaw Central, Demar Gardner (who picked up 189 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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