Millington Central extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Friday, dropping them down to 0-2. They had to suffer through a 46-6 loss at the hands of the Munford Cougars. The Trojans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 46-0.
Cole Hawkins threw for 40 yards on three of ten attempts. AJ Wiggins was his top target, picking up 29 receiving yards. On the ground, Seth Ervin rushed for 31 yards.
As for Munford, they pushed their record up to 2-0 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. The final result isn't all that surprising considering their considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee football rankings (they are ranked 67th, while Millington Central is ranked 200th).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Munford to victory, but perhaps none more so than Qua Bell, who rushed for 112 yards and one score on only five carries, and also threw for 37 yards and one touchdown. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 65 yards. Tay Starks was another key rusher, rushing for 80 yards and a pair of TDs on only seven carries.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Millington Central will challenge Lakeland Preparatory at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Trojans' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Munford, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Woodford County at 7:30 p.m. on September 12.
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