McCreary Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were beaten by the Rockcastle County Rockets 41-12. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Raiders of the 42-12 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Rockcastle County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Carter Powell led the charge by rushing for 108 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. Powell didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made three total tackles. Rockcastle County also got a significant boost from Isaiah Jackson, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 87 yards.
McCreary Central's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Rockcastle County, their victory was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1.
McCreary Central will face off against Adair County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Adair County's defense has only allowed 14.9 points per game this season, so McCreary Central's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Rockcastle County, they will welcome Knox Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Rockcastle County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29.4 points per game this season.
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