The Neshoba Central Rockets were just a hair shy of victory on Friday and fell 31-30 to the Meridian Wildcats. While the Rockets had to settle for second, they closed the game well in the third quarter, where they outscored the Wildcats 9-3.
Despite the loss, Neshoba Central still got an impressive performance from Denterrious Loggins, who rushed for 248 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. Loggins was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 51 yards.
Neshoba Central's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Meridian, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Coming up, Neshoba Central will take on West Lauderdale at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Meridian, they will challenge Starkville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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