Itawamba Agricultural has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.75 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They lost to the New Albany Bulldogs at home by a 38-21 margin. That makes it the first time this season the Indians have let down their home crowd.
Itawamba Agricultural wouldn't let New Albany keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Bryson Walters was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. Walters is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least 12 every time he's taken the field this season.
Braden Shettles had an outrageously good game for New Albany as he threw for 281 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Dedric Robinson Jr was Shettles' top target, picking up 140 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Itawamba Agricultural's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for New Albany, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-0.
Itawamba Agricultural will head out on the road to challenge Lewisburg at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Itawamba Agricultural is facing Lewisburg at the right time seeing as Lewisburg is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for New Albany, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Pontotoc at 7:00 p.m. New Albany will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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