Football Preview: Canton Tigers vs. Neshoba Central Rockets
After two games on the road, Canton is heading back home. They will host the Neshoba Central Rockets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Neshoba Central took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Canton, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Canton was able to grind out a solid win over Callaway, taking the game 25-14.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 35 points the game before, Neshoba Central was a bit more limited in their contest 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 victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Neshoba Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Canton lost to Neshoba Central at home by a decisive 28-13 margin in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Canton 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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