Magnolia Heights and Leake Academy squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Magnolia Heights had to settle for second. They took a 28-23 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Leake Academy Rebels. The Chiefs' loss signaled the end of their nine-game winning streak.
It was another big night for George Wilcox, who rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry, and also threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns while completing 81% of his passes for Leake Academy. Wilcox was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 55 yards. Another player making a difference was Matthew Nowell, who picked up 124 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Magnolia Heights' defeat dropped their record down to 10-3. As for Leake Academy, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 9-3.
Magnolia Heights does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Leake Academy, they will face off against Parklane Academy on Friday. Parklane Academy is coming into the match with four straight victories on the road, so Leake Academy will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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