Byers will head out to face off against Rosa Fort at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
As a matter of fact, Byers put up the most points they have all season on Friday. They claimed a resounding 56-16 win over Thrasher. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Kesean Lafrance
| 09/26/25 @ Thrasher | 338 |
| 09/12/25 vs North Panola | 54 |
| 09/05/25 @ Holly Springs | 51 |
| 08/28/25 vs Byhalia | 135 |
Byers found their leader in sophomore Kesean Lafrance, who rushed for 338 yards and five TDs while picking up 14.7 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Lafrance is now averaging an impressive 144.5 rushing yards per game.
Byers was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 386 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Rosa Fort humbled Coahoma County with a 60-18 victory. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 32 points or more this season.
Rosa Fort's win came from a few key players Byers will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Christian Alexander, who rushed for 201 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.2 yards per carry. Alexander is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 157 every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Gregory Hargrow, who rushed for 109 yards and three scores on only 13 carries.
The win made it two in a row for Rosa Fort and bumps their season record up to 3-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 18 points in those games. As for Byers, their record is now 3-1.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Byers has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 182.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Rosa Fort struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 354.8 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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