Canton Academy extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping them down to 1-5. They took a blow against the Leake Academy Rebels, falling 51-7. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 45-7.
As for Leake Academy, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-1. The matchup marked their most dominant victory of the season so far.
Leake Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but George Wilcox led the charge by throwing for 326 yards and five TDs while picking up 16.3 yards per attempt. Wilcox is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in each of the last three games he's played. Ryals Wilkerson was another key player, gaining 109 total yards and two touchdowns.
Coming up, Canton Academy will head out to take on North Delta at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will be up against the Green Wave's rather soft defense (which has allowed 37.5 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Leake Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Oak Hill Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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