Beckville and Shelbyville squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Beckville had to settle for second. They took a blow against the Shelbyville Dragons, falling 75-48. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bearcats have suffered since August 24, 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Beckville lost, don't look at Jorden Prince. Despite the final result, he rushed for 176 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. Aiden Harris was in the mix as well, providing Beckville with two touchdowns.
It was another big night for Dj Barnes, who rushed for 144 yards and six touchdowns on only 15 carries, and also threw for 315 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 15.0 yards per attempt for Shelbyville. With that strong performance, Barnes is now averaging an impressive 2.3 rushing touchdowns per game. Ronnie Williams was another key player, gaining 166 total yards and a touchdown.
The loss snapped Beckville's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 10-2 record. As for Shelbyville, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-2.
Beckville does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Shelbyville, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 54-30 defeat against Joaquin on the 29th.
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