McNairy Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 26-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bolivar Central Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bobcats of the 22-20 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Anthony Jones had an outrageously good game for Bolivar Central as he picked up 162 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Jones got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 85 yards. Another player making a difference was Noah Clayton, who threw for 280 yards and two touchdowns.
McNairy Central's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Bolivar Central, they pushed their record up to 3-2 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
McNairy Central didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 48-7 loss against Covington on the 4th. Bolivar Central has also already played their next game, a 54-6 defeat against Jackson South Side on the 4th.
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