Columbus was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell to the Neshoba Central Rockets 19-14. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Falcons of the 25-24 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Mekhi Gaddis continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Neshoba Central, rushing for 295 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.2 yards per carry. Gaddis is becoming a predictor of Neshoba Central's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 2-1 (and 1-3 when he doesn't).
Columbus' loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Neshoba Central, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-4.
Columbus will face off against Ridgeland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ridgeland's defense has only allowed 14.9 points per game this season, so Columbus' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Neshoba Central, they will challenge Warren Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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