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| 08/29/25 - Away | 35-8 W |
| 08/30/24 - Home | 33-32 W |
| 09/22/23 - Away | 59-26 W |
| 09/23/22 - Home | 36-0 W |
Southside had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the Forrest City Mustangs 35-8 on Friday. With the Southerners ahead 28-0 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Owen McLaughlin had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 200 yards and four scores. The team also got some help courtesy of Trey Allen, who threw for 245 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Southside was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 411 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Forrest City only rushed for 111 rushing yards.
Southside didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Devan Hightower, Karson McSpadden, and Brayden York picked up one apiece. Gentry Shirley-Hoskinds was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 23 total tackles.
When it comes to explaining why Forrest City lost, don't look at Kevin Young. Despite the final result, he rushed for 77 yards and one TD.
Southside wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 49-6 win against Harrisburg on the 5th. As for Forrest City, they have also already played their next game, a 29-26 loss against Wynne on the 5th.
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