Bolivar Central didn't have done well against Ripley recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Bolivar Central Tigers strolled past the Ripley Tigers with points to spare, taking the game 38-21. This was payback for Bolivar Central, who suffered a 45-38 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Noah Clayton was nothing short of spectacular: he threw for 172 yards and four touchdowns on only 15 passes, and also rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Anthony Jones, who picked up 81 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Ripley's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Terryon Currie, who rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown.
Bolivar Central pushed their record up to 2-0 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Ripley, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Bolivar Central is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they take on Dyersburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ripley, they will host McNairy Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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