Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ridgeland). They simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday as they easily beat the Canton Tigers 49-21. Considering the Titans have won six matchups by more than 20 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Johnathan Henningburg produced another solid performance rushing for 190 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.9 yards per carry. Those 190 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Ridgeland also got a significant boost from Ashton Gorden, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 92 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Ridgeland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 487 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 191 rushing yards in five consecutive games.
Nigel Lockett
| 10/23/25 vs Canton | 13 |
| 10/16/25 vs Callaway | 11 |
| 10/10/25 @ Warren Central | 11 |
| 09/26/25 vs Natchez | 12 |
| 09/19/25 vs Yazoo City | 12 |
| + 14 more games |
Ridgeland didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Nigel Lockett and Trae Collins. Lockett is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in each of the last 19 games he's played dating back to last season. Another thorn in Canton's side was Jordan Wright, who forced two fumbles and made 17 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Canton lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Jayden Cration, who picked up 157 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. He showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 58 yards. Jaden Gee was another key player, throwing for 214 yards and three touchdowns.
Ridgeland's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 44.0 points over those games. As for Canton, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5.
Ridgeland wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 43-37 win against Neshoba Central on the 31st. As for Canton, they have also already played their next matchup, a 49-28 victory against Greenville on the 31st.
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