Kosciusko's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, they made off with a 28-27 win over the Leake Central Gators . That's more bragging rights for the Whippets, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kosciusko found their leader in underclassman Rokari Covington, who made 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defended a pass. Kosciusko also got a significant boost from Cj Sandifer, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 124 yards.
Kosciusko's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Martavion Miller and Keith Lay. Covington was another major factor on D, making 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defending a pass.
Kosciusko was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 244 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Leake Central only rushed for 147.
When it comes to explaining why Leake Central lost, don't look at Todd Edmond. Despite the final result, he threw for 252 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.0 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown.
The victory got Kosciusko back to even at 1-1. As for Leake Central, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Kosciusko will venture away from home to challenge Winona at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Leake Central, they will square off against Morton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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