COUGAR FIELD - Northwest Rankin High School quarterback Wesley White had 127 passing yards and threw for 1 touchdown to help the Northwest Rankin Cougars to a 28-21 win over the Madison Central Jaguars on Friday night in a high school football game.
The Cougars also received major efforts from running back Dylan Lewis who rushed 22 times for 90 yards and 1 touchdown and defensive back Mickell Smith Iii who completed 1 pass for 50 yards and 1 touchdown.
Madison Central's quarterback Benjamin Picarella threw for 213 yards and 2 touchdowns, running back Glen Singleton picked up 175 rushing yards and athlete Jaiden Johnson had 109 receiving yards and 1 touchdown.
Player of the game
| C/A | YDS | TD | CAR | YDS |
| 13/23 | 209 | 2 | 1 | -8 |
The win helps Northwest Rankin improve to 3-1 on the season while Madison Central falls to 3-1. Tonight’s game was the first matchup between the two teams.
Up next
Northwest Rankin travels to Brookhaven, MS to face off against the Brookhaven Panthers on Friday September 22. This is the first matchup between the two teams this season.
Madison Central will take on the Warren Central Vikings at home on Friday September 22. This is the first matchup between the two teams this season.