Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Columbus). They came out on top against the Vicksburg Gators by a score of 39-27 on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Falcons as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
When it comes to explaining why Vicksburg lost, don't look at DeCorey Knight, Jr. Despite the final result, he rushed for 154 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.6 yards per carry, and also picked up 109 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Columbus' win bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Vicksburg, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Columbus will be playing at home against Warren Central at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Warren Central will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Columbus surely won't give up without a fight. As for Vicksburg, they will head out on the road to take on Ridgeland at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ridgeland is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats at home, meaning Vicksburg will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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