Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Leake County). They strolled past the Pelahatchie Chiefs with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 44-30. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Gators also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2023.
Leake County found their leader in underclassman Mashawn Leflore, who rushed for 237 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.3 yards per carry. Leflore is becoming a predictor of Leake County's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 1-3 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Carnez Thomas, who threw for 119 yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Leake County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 419 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Leake County wouldn't let Pelahatchie keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Leake County can thank Cadarius Windham and Braylon Lee for forcing both of them. Lee is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Leake County got some further help from Titus Fortune: he made 13 total tackles.
Leake County now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Pelahatchie, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Leake County will take on Mount Olive at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Leake County is facing Mount Olive at the right time seeing as Mount Olive is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Pelahatchie, they will square off against Pisgah at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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