The Columbus Falcons''s recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fifth straight loss. They were outmatched by Warren Central on the road and fell 41-6. While losing is never fun, Columbus can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi football rankings (they are ranked 135th, while Warren Central is ranked 14th).
Warren Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Eric Collins Jr. led the charge by rushing for 45 yards and two touchdowns. Collins Jr. is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played. Another big playmaker for Warren Central was Zack Evans, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Columbus' loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their overall record down to 1-10. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 16.0 points per game. As for Warren Central, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 8-2.
Columbus does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Warren Central will be playing in front of their home fans against Saltillo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
