Thursday just wasn't the day for Southeast Lauderdale's offense. They came up short against the Kemper County Wildcats on Thursday, falling 24-0. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi football rankings (they are ranked 243rd, while the Wildcats are ranked 51st).
Kendetryon Backstrom was his usual excellent self, rushing for 83 yards, while also throwing for 50 yards and two touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes for Kemper County. Another player making a difference was Al'Javion Gordon, who rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
Southeast Lauderdale has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season. As for Kemper County, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-1.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Southeast Lauderdale will venture away from home to face off against West Marion at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West Marion is coming into the match with three straight victories at home, so Southeast Lauderdale will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Kemper County, they will host Perry Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Kemper County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 36.4 points per game this season.
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