After two games on the road, Pike County is heading back home. They will host the Callaway Cavaliers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
If Pike County beats Callaway with 28 points on Friday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matches with that exact score. Pike County came out on top against Mt. Zion by a score of 28-18 on Friday.
Pike County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Bryce Sammons led the charge by throwing for 177 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 64 yards. Another player making a difference was Lyric Scott, who picked up 96 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Pike County's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Kip Bryant and Hunter Hammond.
Meanwhile, Callaway waltzed into their matchup last Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Raiders 34-6 at home. That looming 34-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Cavaliers yet this season.
Pike County pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Callaway, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
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