Football Preview: Canton Tigers vs. Neshoba Central Rockets
Canton has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Neshoba Central Rockets at 7:00 p.m. Canton will be strutting in after a victory while Neshoba Central will be coming in after a defeat.
Last Friday, Canton beat Callaway 25-14.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 35 points the game before, Neshoba Central was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They received a blow as they fell 21-7 to West Point. The Rockets have struggled against the Green Wave recently, as their game on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Neshoba Central wouldn't let West Point keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Neshoba Central can thank Anton Hopson and Anthony Hopson, Jr. for forcing both of them. Hopson, Jr. also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 11.
Canton's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Neshoba Central, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Things could have been worse for Canton, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 28-13 loss to Neshoba Central when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Canton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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