Shannon lost against Louisville back in November of 2021, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Red Raiders fell 29-18 to the Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Red Raiders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi football rankings (they are ranked 55th, while the Wildcats are ranked seventh).
Shannon's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Dagarrious Clifton, who picked up 137 receiving yards and one touchdown, and Brayden Hooks, who rushed for 102 yards and one TD. Clifton's longest reception was for an incredible 70 yards.
Even if they lost, Shannon's defense still kept up the pressure with four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece. Another thorn in Louisville's side was Caleb Polk, who picked up a sack and made 15 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Zaiden Jernigan had an outrageously good game for Louisville as he rushed for 224 yards and one score while picking up 10.2 yards per carry. Jernigan's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 114 rushing yards dating back to last season. Louisville also got help from Kentrell Haynes, who showed off his sure hands for 103 receiving yards.
Shannon's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Louisville, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
Shannon has already played their next game, a 41-6 victory against Okolona on the 12th. As for Louisville, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 53-45 win against Holmes County Central on the 12th.
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