The Neshoba Central Rockets will challenge the Grenada Chargers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Neshoba Central comes in on three and Grenada on 11.
Neshoba Central is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They managed a 28-22 win over Lake Cormorant.
It was another big night for Mekhi Gaddis, who rushed for 206 yards and three touchdowns. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 65 yards.
Neshoba Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 238 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 238 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Neshoba Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Zach Ruffin and Anthony Hopson, Jr..
Meanwhile, Grenada got themselves on the board against Callaway on Friday, but Callaway never followed suit. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Chargers 35-0. Grenada might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by 22 points or more this season.
Neshoba Central pushed their record up to 6-5 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 26.7 points per game. As for Grenada, their win bumped their record up to 12-1.
Neshoba Central skirted past Grenada 26-24 in their previous matchup back in November of 2019. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Grenada's Demarquese Gibson, who rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Neshoba Central to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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