Leon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were dealt a 35-7 defeat at the hands of the Cairo Syrupmakers. The Lions were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-0.
When it comes to explaining why Leon lost, don't look at Brooks Warmack. Despite the final result, he threw for 129 yards and a touchdown while completing 82.6% of his passes, and also rushed for 44 yards.
Cairo found their leader in underclassman Bryian Duncan Jr, who rushed for 215 yards while picking up 12.6 yards per carry. Duncan Jr really tore up the turf during one magnificent 90-yard run. Jaylen Teall was another key player, rushing for nine yards and three touchdowns.
Leon's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Cairo, they pushed their record up to 4-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Leon will take on Marianna at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Marianna knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past seven games -- so hopefully Leon likes a good challenge. As for Cairo, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Bainbridge at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Cairo is facing Bainbridge at the right time seeing as Bainbridge is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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