Perry Central's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 34-10 margin over Franklin County. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for Perry Central considering their six-point performance the game before.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Odarius Scott and Cephus Pruitt Jr. Scott gained 139 total yards and a touchdown while Pruitt Jr rushed for 49 yards and two scores. Scott got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 66 yards.
Bulldogs
| 09/19/25 @ Franklin County | 239 |
| 09/12/25 @ Forest | 54 |
| 09/05/25 vs Greene County | 115 |
| 08/29/25 vs Loyd Star | 51 |
| 11/08/24 @ Kemper County | 91 |
| + 9 more games |
Perry Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 239 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.
Perry Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Brandon Sumrall, Skyler Tatum, and Braxton Lewis picked up one apiece. Tatum is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least six every time he's taken the field this season.
Perry Central's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Franklin County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Perry Central will head out to take on Tylertown at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Chiefs will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Franklin County, they will venture away from home to challenge Magee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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