Cairo gave up the first points on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They took down the Cook Hornets 27-10. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Syrupmakers.
Cairo found their leader in underclassman Bryian Duncan Jr, who rushed for 224 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 13.2 yards per carry. Duncan Jr really tore up the turf during one magnificent 77-yard run.
Cairo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 302 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 228 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
The win got Cairo back to even at 2-2. As for Cook, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cairo will have plenty of time to enjoy the victory as they don't play again for a while. They'll take on Bainbridge at 7:30 p.m. on September 27th. Cairo is facing Bainbridge at the right time seeing as Bainbridge is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Cook, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Irwin County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Irwin County has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 170 points over their last three matches.
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