The Mize Bulldogs had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.7 points), and they went ahead and made it four on Friday. They took their matchup at home with ease, bagging a 43-13 victory over North Forrest. The result was nothing new for Mize, who have now won three matchups by 21 points or more so far this season.
Mize's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jamiyon Gray, who rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown. Gray was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 67 yards. Brandon Hancock was another key contributor, rushing for 68 yards and a touchdown.
Mize now has a winning record of 5-4. As for North Forrest, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their overall record down to 4-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mize will take on Richton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Richton is coming into the match on a six-game losing streak. As for North Forrest, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Leake Central at 7:00 p.m. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Mississippi (Leake Central is ranked 189th, while North Forrest is ranked 205th).
