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LANDRUM—In an exciting Friday night showdown, the Landrum Cardinals (2-1) claimed their second consecutive victory by defeating the Ware Shoals Hornets (0-3) 54-26.

The Cardinals wasted no time making their mark on the game, with a Titus Poore 31-yard touchdown run followed by a successful PAT to propel his team into an early 7-0 lead just minutes into the first quarter.

The Cardinals’ momentum continued to build as Kirby Gentry intercepted a pass, setting the stage for a Ty Foster touchdown, extending their lead to 14-0 in the second quarter.

The Hornets, however, mounted a swift response, leveling the score at 14-14. Ware Shoals then seized the lead with an impressive 39-yard air strike, leaving the Cardinals trailing at 20-14 in the second quarter.

Undeterred, the Landrum Cardinals rallied as Ty Foster orchestrated a 48-yard quarterback keeper, placing his team back in the lead at 21-20. Aiden Kelly extended the Cardinals’ lead to 27-20 with a well-executed run just two minutes before halftime.

In the second half, the Cardinals’ defensive prowess came to the forefront as Cooper Tidwell intercepted another pass, providing the impetus for the team to expand their lead with a 28-yard touchdown pass from Foster to Poore.

Foster later connected with Poore again, this time for a 36-yard strike, increasing the Cardinals’ lead to 41-20 by the midpoint of the third quarter.

The Cardinals continued their relentless push, with McClentock dashing 60 yards for a touchdown following a standout block by AJ Lindsey, extending their lead to 48-20.

AJ Lindsey later impressed with a 25-yard interception return for a touchdown, cementing the team’s victory at 54-20 with eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.

While Ware Shoals managed to add a late touchdown, the Cardinals emerged triumphant with an emphatic 54-26 victory as the final whistle blew.

The Cards’ next opponent will be Polk County (1-2) on September 13.