After having lost a blowout in their previous game against East Robertson, Houston County was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They blew past the Perry County Vikings, posting a 29-0 win at home. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Fighting Irish also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Houston County to victory, but perhaps none more so than Malaki Cary, who rushed for 75 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. That's the most rushing yards Cary has posted since back in September of 2023. Hayden Burgess was another key signal caller, rushing for 66 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Houston County wouldn't let Perry County keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Houston County can thank Cary and Myquel Valerio for forcing both of them. Cary also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making five total tackles.
Houston County now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Perry County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Houston County will venture away from home to challenge East Hickman County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Houston County is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Perry County, they will host West Carroll at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in West Carroll's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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