It was a proper cat-fight when Brookhaven faced off against McComb on Friday. The Panthers fell just short of the Tigers by a score of 18-16. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Brookhaven lost, don't look at Caiden Quarles. Despite the final result, he rushed for 82 yards and two scores.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 3.5 yards per carry. The team can thank Hampton Smith for the heroic effort on defense: he. Brookhaven hasn't allowed more than 3.4 yards per carry in three consecutive matches.
Brookhaven's defense also made the game a nightmare for Jaquan Lizana., racking up seven sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Derwin Fields and Jeremy Bibbs, who racked up five sacks between them. Smith was another major factor on D, forcing one fumble and making 11 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Having lost for the first time this season, Brookhaven fell to 3-1. As for McComb, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brookhaven will host Northwest Rankin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for McComb, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hazlehurst at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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