Choctaw Central and Itawamba Agricultural squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Choctaw Central had to settle for second. They came up short against the Itawamba Agricultural Indians, falling 42-21. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Warriors of the 28-14 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2021.
Itawamba Agricultural's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cayden Prestage led the charge by rushing for 86 yards and three touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of John Austin Wood, who threw for 241 yards and two touchdowns.
Choctaw Central's loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Itawamba Agricultural, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-3.
Choctaw Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Itawamba Agricultural, they will challenge New Albany at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. New Albany will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Itawamba Agricultural surely won't give up without a fight.
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