Football Recap: Farmington Knights vs. Central Rebels
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Festus, Farmington was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They strolled past the Central Rebels with points to spare, taking the game 42-28. This was payback for the Knights, who suffered a 47-21 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Farmington's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaesen Mcclain, who rushed for 96 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries. Mcclain didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made 14 total tackles (2.0 for loss). Another rusher making a difference was Josh Mccarthy, who rushed for 144 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.
Farmington now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Farmington will welcome Poplar Bluff at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Poplar Bluff will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more points each match than the last. As for Central, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Kennett at 7:00 p.m. Central will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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