With a playoff game on the line, Tupelo rose to the challenge on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 21-3 victory over the Madison Central Jaguars. The 21-point effort marked the Golden Wave's lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
It was another big night for Jaeden Hill, who rushed for 236 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. He is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last five games he's played.
Another reason for the win was Tupelo's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Leading the way was Devontray Brewer with two. Malachi Gilleylen was another major factor on D, making 12 total tackles (1.5 for loss).
Tupelo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 242 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 207 rushing yards in seven consecutive games.
Tupelo's win bumped their record up to 13-0. As for Madison Central, they moved to 10-3 with that loss, which also ended their six-game winning streak.
Tupelo will take on Brandon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Brandon will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Tupelo surely won't give up without a fight. Madison Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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