There's no place like home for Magnolia, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They walked away with a 27-20 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks on Friday. This was payback for the Panthers, who suffered a 28-7 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Magnolia's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from J2 Young, who rushed for 155 yards and a touchdown. Young showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 54 yards. Ryderius Moore handled things on the ground, rushing for 91 yards.
Magnolia's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Kaleb Roach. Chevis Johnson was another major factor on D, making eight total tackles (3.0 for loss) and defending a pass.
Magnolia was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 236 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 179 rushing yards in six consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Magnolia's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Arkansas, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Magnolia will head out to face off against Lakeside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Arkansas, they will host Camden Fairview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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