Slaughter Community Charter gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They snuck past the Varnado Wildcats with a 12-6 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Knights also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Ty Ford was the offensive standout of the game as he rushed for 117 yards on only 15 carries, and also threw for 71 yards and two touchdowns. His longest rush was for an impressive 54 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Carson Baxter handled things on the ground, rushing for 89 yards.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Slaughter Community Charter will challenge Morgan City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Varnado, they will head out on the road to challenge Pope John Paul II at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Varnado will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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