The Lee Academy Cougars will challenge the Marvell Academy Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Marvell Academy took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Lee Academy, who comes in off a win.
Lee Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: North Sunflower Academy, who was ranked 20th in their home state at the time (Lee Academy was ranked 19th). The Cougars took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 46-14 victory over the Rebels. The Cougars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks on offense in their last five contests, Marvell Academy finally came back down to earth last Friday. They came up short against Calhoun Academy, falling 32-8. The matchup marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Lee Academy will have to contain Jorden Miller as he made an impact in Marvell Academy's last game. He rushed for 98 yards and one score on only 11 carries. Miller really tore up the turf during one magnificent 95-yard run.
Marvell Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Lee Academy, their win bumped their record up to 2-4.
Everything came up roses for Lee Academy against Marvell Academy in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 52-6 victory. Do the Cougars have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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