After flying high against Ashdown last Friday, Malvern came back down to earth. The Leopards lost 41-16 to the Bauxite Miners on Friday. The Leopards were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Miners apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Although Malvern took the loss, they still got scores from Aiden Delamar and Tavien Clegg.
Even if they lost, Malvern's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Jeremiah Jimerson, Brandon Jackson, and Aaron Pinkston, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Bauxite's side was Jimerson, who picked up a sack and made 13 total tackles.
Malvern's defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 4-3. As for Bauxite, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-3.
Looking ahead, Malvern will challenge Fountain Lake at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bauxite, they will take on Genoa Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Miners are facing the Dragons at the right time seeing as the Dragons are stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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