With a playoff game on the line, Itawamba Agricultural rose to the challenge on Friday. Everything went their way against the Choctaw Central Warriors as they made off with a 42-21 victory. The Indians might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by 21 points or more this season.
Itawamba Agricultural got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Cayden Prestage out in front who rushed for 86 yards and three touchdowns. Carson Shells did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 121 receiving yards.
Itawamba Agricultural didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Colton Lewis, Eli Nabors, and Jaquan Cowley picked up one apiece. Nabors is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Itawamba Agricultural's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-3. A key ingredient in that success has been their performance when it comes to rushing yards: they averaged an imposing 149 rushing yards in those games compared to only 149 in the others. As for Choctaw Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.
Itawamba Agricultural will take on New Albany at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. New Albany will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Itawamba Agricultural surely won't give up without a fight. Choctaw Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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