Football Preview: Callaway Chargers vs. Murrah Mustangs
The Callaway Chargers will face off against the Murrah Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
Callaway is looking to give their home crowd another W after opening their season at home on Friday. They claimed a resounding 39-0 win over Provine at home. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Chargers as it put an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Duran McClendon had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 63 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. The team also got some help courtesy of Marvin Moore, who rushed for 59 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries.
Meanwhile, Murrah had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They breezed by Port Gibson on the road to the tune of 35-6.
Murrah's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. The heavy lifting was done by Landon Hurt and Floyd Harris who racked up all four sacks between them. Harris didn't just play on offense: he also picked up two sacks and made 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Callaway came up short against Murrah when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 22-16. Will Callaway have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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