Claiborne Academy strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They were the clear victors by a 54-30 margin over the Dermott Rams. Fans of the Rebels have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Claiborne Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kyler Monk led the charge by rushing for 147 yards and three scores on only eight carries, while also throwing for 105 yards and one TD while completing 75% of his passes. Monk's longest rush was for an impressive 63 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Dylan Buckner was another key rusher, rushing for 135 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only eight carries.

Rebels
09/05/25 vs Dermott | 333 |
08/29/25 @ Tallulah Academy | 290 |
08/22/25 @ Riverdale Academy | 119 |
11/15/24 vs Briarfield Academy | 31 |
11/08/24 vs Marvell Academy | 146 |
+ 6 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Claiborne Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 333 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.
Claiborne Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Dermott, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Coming up, Claiborne Academy will face off against Porter's Chapel Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Dermott, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Hermitage at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th.
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