Kemper Academy is 2-8 against Calhoun Academy since September of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Rams will take on the Cougars at 7:00 p.m. Kemper Academy has given up an average of 42.2 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Kemper Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Mississippi's top teams: Newton County Academy, who was ranked second at the time (Kemper Academy was ranked 21st). The Rams were outmatched by the Generals and fell 60-12. The Rams were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 46-12.
Meanwhile, Calhoun Academy lost 44-24 to Tunica Academy on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for the Cougars in their meetings with the Blue Devils: they've now lost three in a row.
Kemper Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Calhoun Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
Kemper Academy was dealt a bruising 64-14 loss at the hands of Calhoun Academy in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Rams, Layton Logan (who rushed for 130 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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