Leflore County's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They managed an 18-14 win over the South Delta Bulldogs. For the Tigers, this counts as revenge for the 14-12 defeat the Bulldogs walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
A big part of Leflore County's victory came down to the chemistry between Dereous Martin and his top target Keveon Cross. Martin threw for 121 yards and a touchdown on only 11 passes while Cross picked up 77 receiving yards and a touchdown. Cross' longest reception was for an impressive 52 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total.
Despite the loss, South Delta still got an impressive performance from Marvin Powell, who rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries, and also threw for 101 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Powell has posted since back in October of 2023.
Leflore County now has a winning record of 2-1. As for South Delta, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Leflore County will head out to face off against Leland at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for South Delta, they will square off against Palmer at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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