Mount Ida and East Poinsett County squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Mount Ida had to settle for second. They came up short against the East Poinsett County Warriors, falling 54-33. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Lions have suffered since November 10, 2023.
Jackson White rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown.
Dean Johnson Iii was his top target, making three total tackles. On the ground,
Ben Woodfield rushed for 164 yards and four touchdowns.
The loss snapped Mount Ida's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 10-4 record. As for East Poinsett County, their win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-3.
Mount Ida does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for East Poinsett County, they will take on Conway Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Conway Christian will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something East Poinsett County surely won't give up without a fight.
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