There's no place like home for Collins, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They took their matchup at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 48-0 win over the Mount Olive Pirates. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Tigers also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Collins was led to victory by Ti?Jarian Barnes and Austin Burkett. Barnes rushed for 87 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries, while Burkett rushed for 73 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Collins was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 246 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mount Olive only rushed for 30.
Collins' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Mount Olive, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Collins is taking a road trip to take on East Marion at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Collins is facing East Marion at the right time seeing as East Marion is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Mount Olive, they will challenge Resurrection Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mount Olive will also cruise into their next game with the timing on their side: Resurrection Catholic will have lost three straight heading into Friday's match.
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