Amite County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 35-20 bruising from the Bogue Chitto Bobcats. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bobcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Amite County lost, don't look at Xzavier Allen. Despite the final result, he rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown.
Amite County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Rajuan Clark Jr and Jakaden Abrams. Clark Jr is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Joshua Goodrich was another major factor on D, picking up 1.5 sacks and making nine total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Amite County's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Bogue Chitto, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Amite County will challenge Loyd Star at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Loyd Star's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four games. As for Bogue Chitto, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against West Lincoln at 7:00 p.m. West Lincoln is coming into the contest with three straight defeats at home, meaning Bogue Chitto will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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