Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask East Rankin Academy). They managed a 37-31 victory over the Amite School Center Rebels on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Patriots needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Leading East Rankin Academy to victory were Brandon Loper and Aiden Carlisle. Loper gained 204 total yards and a touchdown, while Carlisle rushed for 12 yards and a touchdown. Loper got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 65 yards.
East Rankin Academy's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5. As for Amite School Center, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. East Rankin Academy will venture away from home to face off against Madison-Ridgeland Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Madison-Ridgeland Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Amite School Center, they will head out to take on Bowling Green at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bowling Green will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Amite School Center surely won't give up without a fight.
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