Syrupmakers blitz Tornadoes

Published 10:45 am Monday, September 21, 2026 CAIRO – Cairo’s quick start Friday night spurred another rout of a Region 1-4A opponent at West Thomas Stadium. The Syrupmakers scored on the game’s first offensive snap, 14 seconds into the game, and rolled past the Monroe Tornadoes 40-0. Cairo stayed atop the region standings with its unbeaten 3-0 record. It is 4-0 overall. Quarterback Bryce Puckett connected with Bryian Duncan Jr. on a slant pass on the team’s first offensive snap and the track star blitzed the Tornadoes defense for a 65-yard touchdown reception. Monroe never recovered, as Cairo overwhelmed its...