It's playoff time, and Leroy had no trouble coming through when it counted. They blew past the Elba Tigers, posting a 53-21 win. Considering the Bears have won eight contests by more than 26 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Ja'Kavien Collins and Keegan Giles. Collins rushed for 202 yards and three scores on only 14 carries while Giles gained 123 total yards and four touchdowns. Those 202 rushing yards gave Collins a new career-high. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Cory Yelder, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Leroy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 308 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Leroy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Yelder and Sawyer Sullivan. DJ Marshall was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Elba's loss on Friday came despite strong showings from Cassidy Carpenter and Laquatos Edwards. Carpenter rushed for 107 yards and a pair of TDs on only six carries, while Edwards rushed for 76 yards and one touchdown.
Bears
| 11/07/25 vs Elba | 53-21 |
| 10/24/25 vs Millry | 51-14 |
| 10/17/25 vs Fruitdale | 56-0 |
| 10/10/25 @ Southern Choctaw | 28-12 |
| 10/03/25 vs Marengo | 60-20 |
| + 6 more games |
The victory keeps Leroy at an undefeated 11-0. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 47.2 points this season. As for Elba, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8.
Leroy has already played their next game, a 40-22 victory against Linden on the 14th. Elba does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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