While Greenwood didn't have the best season last year (they finished 1-9), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They strolled past the Amanda Elzy Panthers with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 32-14. The match marked the Bulldogs' most dominant win of the season so far.
Juwaun Gideon was his usual excellent self, rushing for 182 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. The team also got some help courtesy of Javion Meeks, who threw for 164 yards and a touchdown on only ten passes.
The victory for Greenwood keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. As for Amanda Elzy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Greenwood is on the road again on Friday to play Leflore County at 7:00 p.m. Greenwood's defense has only allowed ten points per game this season, so Leflore County's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Amanda Elzy, they will head out to take on South Delta at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Amanda Elzy is facing South Delta at the right time seeing as South Delta is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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