After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Bowling Green, Central Hinds Academy was happy to have turned things around on Friday. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, they made off with a 35-34 victory over the Canton Academy Panthers. This was payback for the Cougars, who suffered a 43-25 defeat the last time these two teams met.
It was another big night for Casen Macke, who picked up 105 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 135 yards. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles and defending a pass in addition to snagging two interceptions. Dylan Williams was in the mix as well, providing Central Hinds Academy with two touchdowns.
Central Hinds Academy'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 Macke. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Central Hinds Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 336 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Central Hinds Academy now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Canton Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central Hinds Academy is on the road again on Friday to play St. Aloysius at 7:00 p.m. As for Canton Academy, they will head out to challenge Tri-County Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tri-County Academy will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Canton Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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