Friday just wasn't the day for Tupelo Christian Prep's offense. They were outmatched by the Northpoint Christian Trojans on the road and fell 39-0. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi football rankings (they are ranked 228th, while the Trojans are ranked 107th).
Tupelo Christian Prep wouldn't let Northpoint Christian keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Tupelo Christian Prep can thank Luke Finney and Jake Franklin Ramsey for forcing both of them.
Cooper Mansell was nothing short of spectacular for Northpoint Christian: he rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also caught a touchdown. Mansell's longest rush was for an impressive 61 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another back making a difference was Damontae' Dillard #22 Rb, who rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries.
Tupelo Christian Prep's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Northpoint Christian, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-1.
Tupelo Christian Prep will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Harding Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tupelo Christian Prep will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Northpoint Christian, they will take on Copiah Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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