Amite School Center was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a 37-31 hit to the loss column at the hands of the East Rankin Academy Patriots. One positive for the Rebels, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
East Rankin Academy was led to victory by Brandon Loper and Aiden Carlisle. Loper gained 204 total yards and a touchdown, while Carlisle rushed for 12 yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 65 yards.
Amite School Center's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for East Rankin Academy, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Amite School Center will square off against Bowling Green at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bowling Green will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Amite School Center surely won't give up without a fight. As for East Rankin Academy, they will venture away from home to challenge Madison-Ridgeland Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Madison-Ridgeland Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past six games -- so hopefully East Rankin Academy likes a good challenge.
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