It was a proper cat-fight when Lawrence County faced off against Columbia Central on Friday. The game between the Wildcats and the Lions didn't end well, with the Wildcats falling 38-22. The Wildcats haven't had much luck with the Lions recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Despite the loss, Lawrence County still got an impressive performance from Carter Pettigrew, who rushed for 146 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 7.3 yards per carry.
Even if they lost, Lawrence County's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Taydon Russell, Gage Moses, and Max Taylor, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Daniel Booker continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Columbia Central, rushing for 156 yards and two TDs while picking up 9.8 yards per carry, and also throwing for 65 yards and one touchdown. Booker was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 55 yards. Zane Nash was another key player, rushing for 74 yards and one score on only five carries.
Having lost for the first time this season, Lawrence County fell to 4-1. As for Columbia Central, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Lawrence County wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 28-14 defeat against Tullahoma on the 25th. As for Columbia Central, they have also already played their next matchup, a 41-7 loss against Riverdale on the 26th.
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