Smithville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a blow against the Vardaman Rams, falling 47-16. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Seminoles of the 42-13 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Vardaman's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Braylen Bedford, who picked up 80 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown. Bedford also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making six total tackles. Bryson Moore was in the mix too, providing Vardaman with two touchdowns.
Smithville's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Vardaman, they pushed their record up to 8-0 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Smithville will challenge West Lowndes at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Vardaman, they will face off against Okolona at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Vardaman will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last.
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