While Southern Choctaw didn't have the best season last year (they finished 4-7), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They snuck past the Marengo Panthers with a 14-8 victory on Friday. The win was just business as usual For the Indians, who after four games remain undefeated this season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Ray Bender and he. Bender rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown while he rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown. Christopher Bush didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made five total tackles.
Southern Choctaw wouldn't let Marengo keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Southern Choctaw can thank Robert Gaines and Bush for forcing both of them.
Southern Choctaw's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Marengo, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southern Choctaw will host Linden at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Linden has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 134 points over their last three contests. As for Marengo, they will have plenty of time to ponder what went wrong as they've got a bye scheduled next week. After, they'll take on Leroy at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th.
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