A feisty cat fight will be fought when Bearcats takes on the Quitman Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Forest is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Last Friday, Forest beat Northeast Jones 21-10.
It was another big night for Javarious Lofton, who rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 135 yards and two touchdowns. Sean Allen was another key player, rushing for 131 yards.
Forest didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Xavion Kincaid and Lazarick Brown.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 33 points the game before, Quitman was a bit more limited in their match on Friday. They received a blow as they fell 24-7 to Mendenhall. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Forest pushed their record up to 8-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Quitman, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Forest has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 180.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Quitman struggles in that department as they've been averaging 249.5. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Forest might still be hurting after the 35-14 loss they got from Quitman in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Will Forest have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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