Raleigh is on a nine-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Presbyterian Christian is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Lions will take on the Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Raleigh is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. Their defense stepped up to hand Pisgah a 42-0 shutout. Given the Lions' advantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi football rankings (they are ranked 25th, while the Dragons are ranked 206th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Presbyterian Christian over Jefferson County in every quarter on their way to victory on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Bobcats blew the Tigers out of the water with a 53-14 final score. With the Bobcats ahead 33-8 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Raleigh better keep an eye on Smith Stringer. He was instrumental in Presbyterian Christian's win, rushing for 74 yards and two scores, while also throwing for 177 yards and three TDs while completing 75% of his passes. Those 74 rushing yards gave Stringer a new career-high. Reed Bridges was in the mix too, providing Presbyterian Christian with two touchdowns.
Raleigh's victory bumped their record up to 10-1. As for Presbyterian Christian, their win bumped their record up to 8-3.
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