After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Melrose, Kirby was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Millington Central Trojans 16-14. For the Cougars, this counts as revenge for the 31-0 defeat the Trojans walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
Despite the loss, Millington Central still got an impressive performance from Rory Rush, who rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns.
Kirby's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Millington Central, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kirby will welcome Fairley at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Fairley knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 point or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Kirby likes a good challenge. As for Millington Central, they will square off against Ridgeway at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Millington Central will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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