Leake Central couldn't quite beat Scott Central on Friday, but the three-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 24-point defeat they were dealt last Friday. The Leake Central Gators fell just short of the Scott Central Rebels by a score of 29-26. The Gators were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rebels apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Several Gators players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Todd Edmond, who threw for 277 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.0 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 30 yards. Edmond is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Lacalvontae Williamson was Edmond's top target, picking up 181 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Leake Central is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3. As for Scott Central, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Leake Central will venture away from home to take on Velma Jackson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Scott Central, they will head out on the road to face off against Forest at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Forest will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Scott Central surely won't give up without a fight.
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