It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Neshoba Central had no problem doing just that on Friday. They secured a 28-22 W over the Lake Cormorant Lake Cormorant. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Rockets also won the last time the pair played back in November of 2021.
It was another big night for Mekhi Gaddis, who rushed for 206 yards and three touchdowns. He is becoming a predictor of Neshoba Central's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 3-1 (and 3-4 when he doesn't).
Neshoba Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 238 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 238 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Neshoba Central's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-5. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 26.7 points per game. As for Lake Cormorant, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-5.
Neshoba Central will square off against Grenada at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Grenada will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Neshoba Central surely won't give up without a fight. Lake Cormorant does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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