Liberty Tech Magnet is 0-3 against Bolivar Central since August of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Liberty Tech Magnet Crusaders will challenge the Bolivar Central Tigers at 7:00 p.m.
Liberty Tech Magnet is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 19th straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They had to suffer through a 54-8 loss at the hands of Dyersburg. One positive for the Crusaders, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, after only six points in their last game, Bolivar Central made sure to put some points up on the board against Scotts Hill on Friday. Bolivar Central put the hurt on Scotts Hill with a sharp 36-12 win. The matchup marked the Tigers' most dominant victory of the season.
Bolivar Central's receiving core played a big role in the win, headlined by Kealan Polk and Noah Clayton. Polk picked up 66 receiving yards and three touchdowns while Clayton threw for 157 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 passes. Bolivar Central is 3-1 when Polk posts two or more receiving touchdowns, but 1-3 otherwise.
Bolivar Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 284 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Scotts Hill only rushed for 19.
Bolivar Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Cj Jarrett and Anthony Jones.
Liberty Tech Magnet's defeat dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Bolivar Central, their win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-4.
Liberty Tech Magnet was dealt a bruising 76-20 loss at the hands of Bolivar Central in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Thankfully for Liberty Tech Magnet, Carson Howell (who threw for 431 yards and seven touchdowns while completing 72.2% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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