Two dominant signal callers in Kendetryon Backstrom and Kamario Taylor are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Wildcats takes on the Noxubee County Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Kemper County is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Kemper County's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 47-0 win over McLaurin. That 47 point margin sets a new team best for the Wildcats this season.
Kemper County relied on the efforts of Gabriel Murray, who rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, and Damarius Yates, who rushed for 92 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Kemper County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 221 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 220 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Noxubee County faced Louisville in a battle between two of the state's top teams last Friday. Noxubee County took down Louisville 28-13. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Tigers.
Taylor was his usual excellent self, rushing for 192 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.3 yards per carry, and also throwing for 160 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 103.6 rushing yards per game.
Kemper County's victory bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Noxubee County, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Kemper County has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 236.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Noxubee County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 181.8. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Kemper County skirted past Noxubee County 48-46 when the teams last played back in October of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Kemper County since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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