Cairo had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 25.3 points) and they went ahead and made it four on Friday. They blew past the Leon Lions 35-7 at home. The Syrupmakers' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Cairo found their leader in underclassman Bryian Duncan Jr, who rushed for 215 yards while picking up 12.6 yards per carry. Duncan Jr really tore up the turf during one magnificent 90-yard run. Jaylen Teall was another key player, rushing for nine yards and three touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Cairo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 347 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Leon only rushed for 60.
When it comes to explaining why Leon lost, don't look at Brooks Warmack. Despite the final result, he threw for 129 yards and a touchdown while completing 82.6% of his passes, and also rushed for 44 yards.
Cairo pushed their record up to 4-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Leon, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Cairo's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Bainbridge at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Cairo is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 33.4 points per game this season. As for Leon, they will take on Marianna at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Marianna will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Leon surely won't give up without a fight.
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