Preview: Southport Cardinals vs. Warren Central Warriors
Southport is 0-3 against Warren Central since October of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Southport Cardinals will be playing at home against the Warren Central Warriors at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Southport on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew Indianapolis Arsenal Technical out of the water with a 41-12 final score. The victory was just what Southport needed coming off of a 42-14 loss in their prior match.
Southport's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tony Taylor led the charge by rushing for 64 yards and three touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Matlock, who rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown.
Another reason for the win was Southport's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. Leading the way was Ramon Martinez and his two sacks.
Warren Central can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 49-0 victory over Perry Meridian. The victory was just what Warren Central needed coming off of a 47-3 defeat in their prior matchup.
Jaylan Mcmoore was on fire: he rushed for 171 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries. Mcmoore is on a roll when it comes to rushing yards, as he's now rushed for 100 or more in the last three games he's played. James Clark was another key contributor, rushing for 61 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries.
Southport's win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-8. As for Warren Central, their win bumped their record up to 4-6.
Southport took a serious blow against Warren Central when the teams last played back in October of 2022, falling 58-0. Can Southport avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
