Pickens Academy extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They were beaten by the Choctaw County Tigers 52-6. If the Pirates were looking for revenge after losing 36-8 to the Tigers when the teams met back in September of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Hudson Pennington threw for 31 yards on three of eight attempts. On the ground, Griffin Hudson rushed for 67 yards.
As for Choctaw County, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1. That 46 point margin sets a new team best for them this season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Tracy Poke and Devin Ruffin. Poke gained 193 total yards and four touchdowns while Ruffin rushed for 141 yards and three scores on only nine carries. Poke also punched in three rushing touchdowns, marking his first of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Pickens Academy is set to face off against their familiar foe University Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Choctaw County will take on rival Linden at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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