Olive Branch earned some postseason bragging rights after a successful outing on Friday. They snuck past Neshoba Central with a 24-20 victory.
Olive Branch's offense came in ready to rumble, picking up 21 points in the first half. Neshoba Central countered with 20 points, leaving the score at 21-20 going into the half. The other side of the ball was dominant for Olive Branch in the second half, holding Neshoba Central to a measly 0 points.
Junior Gary Banks II, who rushed for 76 yards and 2 touchdowns on 18 carries, was a major factor in Olive Branch's success. Additional support came from defensive powerhouse junior James McGaughey, who racked up ten tackles.
The win bumped Olive Branch's record up to 11-1. The defeat dropped Neshoba Central's record to 10-3.
Olive Branch will go up against Holmes County Central in continuing playoff action. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a win streak alive as Olive Branch skips in on four wins and Holmes County Central on eight. As for Neshoba Central, they do not have any more games currently scheduled.
Playoff bracket for these teams
See how Olive Branch vs. Neshoba Central plays out in the box score
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