Callaway hasn't had much luck against Neshoba Central recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Callaway Chargers will square off against the Neshoba Central Rockets at 7:00 p.m. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Marvin Moore and Mekhi Gaddis.
Callaway is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Warren Central on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Callaway was dealt a 45-6 defeat at the hands of Warren Central. The Chargers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 24-0.
Meanwhile, Neshoba Central didn't have too much trouble with Ridgeland on Friday as they won 23-7. That looming 23-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Rockets yet this season.
Gaddis continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 289 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.5 yards per carry. Neshoba Central is 2-1 when Gaddis posts two or more rushing touchdowns, but 2-4 otherwise.
Callaway's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Neshoba Central, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 4-5 record this season.
Callaway came up short against Neshoba Central when the teams last played back in November of 2023, falling 16-8. Can Callaway avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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