Hernando is 0-7 against Oxford since October of 2017 but things could change on Friday. The Tigers will face off against the Chargers at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Hernando will bounce into Friday's game after beating Southaven, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. The Tigers took down the Chargers 31-14 on Thursday.
Hernando relied on the efforts of Asher Lawson, who rushed for 70 yards and one touchdown, and Brady Clancy, who rushed for 45 yards and one TD. Those 45 rushing yards gave Clancy a new career-high.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hernando was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 298 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Hernando didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Noah Elam and Clancy, who each picked up one interception apiece.
Meanwhile, Oxford faced Starkville in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Chargers secured a 27-21 W over the Yellowjackets. Winning may never get old, but the Chargers sure are getting used to it with their sixth in a row.
A big part of Oxford's victory came down to the chemistry between Knox Kiffin and his top target Kevin Smith. Kiffin threw for 197 yards and four touchdowns while Smith picked up 104 receiving yards and three scores. Oxford also got a significant boost from Demar Jamerson, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 86 yards.
Hernando's record now sits at 7-3. As for Oxford, their record is now 9-1.
Hernando took a serious blow against Oxford in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, falling 43-9. That matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Tigers were down 29-9.
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