Biggersville won the last time they faced Walnut and Xae Mayes did his part to make sure it happened again. The Lions came out on top against the Wildcats by a score of 34-21 on Friday for which the team can thank Mayes, who threw for 157 yards and four TDs, and also rushed for 127 yards and one score on only five carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 65 yards.
Zialis Blackmon was Mayes' top target, picking up 65 receiving yards and one touchdown, while also rushing for 35 yards. Blackmon also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing one fumble and making four total tackles in addition to snagging an interception.
Lions
| 10/10/25 vs Walnut | 34-21 |
| 10/03/25 @ Baldwyn | 27-6 |
| 09/26/25 @ Alcorn Central | 41-6 |
| 09/19/25 vs Booneville | 49-19 |
The win was the fourth in a row for Biggersville, bringing their record up to 6-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 37.8 points over those games. As for Walnut, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Biggersville and Walnut will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Lions will take on rival Tupelo Christian Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Walnut is set to square off against their familiar foe Hamilton at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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