Columbus extended their losing streak to nine on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-9. They had to suffer through a 49-0 loss at the hands of the West Point Green Wave. While losing is never fun, the Falcons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi football rankings (they are ranked 170th, while the Green Wave are ranked first).
As for West Point, their victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-0. Those home wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 5.1 points on average over those games.
West Point found their leader in sophomore Kingston Branham, who rushed for 166 yards on only 12 carries. Those 166 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Branham.
Columbus does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for West Point, they will host Vicksburg at 7:00 p.m. on the 14th.
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