Natchitoches Central had lost eight straight headed into Friday's matchup, but Owen Smith didn't let it get to eight. Everything went the Natchitoches Central Chiefs' way against the Benton Tigers on Friday as the Natchitoches Central Chiefs made off with a 41-21 win thanks in part to Smith, who threw for 276 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes, and also rushed for 69 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. He has been hot recently, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last three times he's played.
Natchitoches Central's victory ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-9. As for Benton, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
As of now, neither Natchitoches Central nor Benton have any future games scheduled.
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