Covington has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 12.67 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They fell just short of the Mandeville Skippers by a score of 35-33. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Lions have suffered since October 6, 2023.
Nate Sheppard was his usual excellent self, rushing for 257 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.9 yards per carry for Mandeville. Sheppard was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 59 yards. Ben Hendricks was in the mix as well, providing Mandeville with two touchdowns.
With the loss, Covington broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 5-1. As for Mandeville, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions takes on Slidell at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Covington is facing Slidell at the right time seeing as Slidell is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Mandeville, they will square off against Hammond at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mandeville will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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