After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Westview, Bolivar Central was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They blew past the Scotts Hill Lions 36-12. That 24 point margin sets a new team best for the Tigers this season.
Bolivar Central's receiving core played a big role in the win, headlined by Kealan Polk and Noah Clayton. Polk picked up 66 receiving yards and three touchdowns while Clayton threw for 157 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 passes. Bolivar Central is 3-1 when Polk posts two or more receiving touchdowns, but 1-3 otherwise.
Bolivar Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 284 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Scotts Hill only rushed for 19.
Bolivar Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Cj Jarrett and Anthony Jones.
Despite the defeat, Scotts Hill saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Liam Carrizales picked up 62 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Bolivar Central's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-4. As for Scotts Hill, their loss was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bolivar Central will challenge Liberty Tech Magnet at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bolivar Central is facing Liberty Tech Magnet at the right time seeing as Liberty Tech Magnet is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Scotts Hill, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions faces off against McNairy Central at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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