There's no place like home for Mooreville, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They claimed a resounding 48-0 win over the Alcorn Central Bears. The Troopers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Mooreville's win on Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tatum Blankenship, who rushed for 66 yards and two TDs. Xan Rogers was in the mix as well, providing the Troopers with two scores.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Mooreville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 268 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Alcorn Central only rushed for 116.
The victory got Mooreville back to even at 4-4. As for Alcorn Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mooreville will host Houston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Troopers will be up against the Hilltoppers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 36.63 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Alcorn Central, they will face off against Booneville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Blue Devils will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last.
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