MADISON — It came down to the final minutes, the final seconds of Friday’s game, but the ground-and-pound run game from Germantown was too much for Starkville to handle as the Mavericks upset the Yellow Jackets, 34-33.
It was an offensive show from both Trey Petty and Braylon Burnside, but for as much as they put Starkville (5-2, 0-1 in district) on their backs, the defense couldn’t pick them up on the other side of the ball. With just four district games, Friday was a tough way to begin district play for Starkville.
The Jackets host Clinton in their next game at 7 p.m. Friday, looking to get to 1-1 in district play before a well-deserved bye week.
Kemper County 48, Noxubee County 46
DE KALB — Noxubee County always seems to find itself in high-scoring games, and Friday was no different, a shootout against Kemper County that saw the Wildcats score late to secure a 48-46 win.
Kamario Taylor threw for over 400 yards and accounted for multiple touchdowns in the Tigers’ loss (3-4, 0-1 in district). Noxubee had an 18-point lead slip away in the fourth quarter as Kemper County out-scored them, 20-0.
Noxubee will host Enterprise Clarke in its next game at 7 p.m. Friday.
Jackson Academy 29, Starkville Academy 7
JACKSON — The tough opponents are starting to stack up on Starkville Academy, who have now lost two of three after a 29-7 loss at Jackson Academy on Friday night.
The Volunteers (6-2, 2-0 in district) were unable to put up anything against a stout Raiders defense that had allowed just 84 points through its first seven games of the season. Jackson Academy allowed 10 or fewer points for the fifth time this season and Starkville Academy scored 10 or fewer points for the first time.
Starkville Academy will look to rebound this week as Heritage Academy comes to town, the 2023 addition of this long-standing rivalry. Game time is set for 7 p.m. Friday.
Callaway 36, Columbus 8
JACKSON — Columbus began district play on a tough note, losing 36-8 to Callaway on Friday night.
The Falcons (1-6, 0-1 in district) allowed 35 or more points for the third time this season and 30 or more points for the fourth time in their last five games overall.
Columbus will look to rebound at home against Neshoba Central in its next game at 7 p.m. Friday.
Kirk Academy 40, Oak Hill Academy 8
GRENADA — The struggles have continued for Oak Hill Academy in recent games, losing to Kirk Academy, 40-8, in non-district play on Friday night.
Oak Hill (3-5, 2-1 in district) is 1-4 in non-district play this season, having lost by an average of 32.5 points over its last two games, two 30-point losses.
The Raiders will look to right the ship this week, hosting East Rankin Academy at 7 p.m. Friday.
Tabernacle (Ala.) 62, Victory Christian 36
GARDENDALE, Ala. — Victory Christian fell to Tabernacle (Ala.), 62-36, on the road on Friday night.
While another great offensive performance for the Eagles (2-3), in their three losses this season, they’ve allowed an average of 50.3 points a game to opponents. Opponents have scored 42 or more points in each of their three losses. Victory head coach Andrew Pace said his team needs to do a better job at the line of scrimmage, both attacking the ball and identifying coverage responsibilities.
“We have to communicate on defense better,” Pace said.
Victory Christian will travel to play Russell Christian Academy in its next game at 7 p.m. Friday.
Lee Academy (Ark.) 46, Hebron Christian 18
MARIANNA, Ark. — Hebron Christian’s current losing streak reached five games after a 46-18 loss to Lee Academy (Ark.) on the road on Friday night.
The Eagles (1-6) have allowed 40 or more points to opponents in each of its last four games, an average of 45 points allowed per game during that span.
Hebron will travel on the road again for its next game against Marvell Academy (Ark.) at 7 p.m. Friday.
North Delta 60, Columbus Christian Academy 0
BATESVILLE — Columbus Christian Academy was shut out 60-0 in district play against North Delta on the road on Friday night.
The Rams (0-8, 0-3 in district) have now been shut out in six of their eight games played this season, including three-straight shutouts (last week’s forfeit against Carroll Academy included). CCA has allowed more than 38 points a game to opponents this season.
CCA continues on the road this week, traveling to play Kirk Academy at 7 p.m. Friday.
Aliceville (Ala.) 36, Lamar County (Ala.) 32
ALICEVILLE, Ala. — Aliceville (Ala.) snapped a two-game losing streak on Friday, defeating Lamar County (Ala.) 36-32 at home.
It was the Keanthony Wilder show for the Yellowjackets (2-5) as he combined for over 300 yards of total offense and five total touchdowns: two on the ground, two in the air and one receiving. His best performance came on the ground, running for 211 yards. Receiver Tyquan Simon also had a big day with 95 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.
Aliceville (Ala.) will play Cold Springs (Ala.) in its next game at 7 p.m. Friday.
Escambia Academy (Ala.) 46, Pickens Academy (Ala.) 14
ATMORE, Ala. — Pickens Academy (Ala.) fell to 1-6 on the season after losing to Escambia Academy (Ala.), 46-14, on Friday night.
The Pirates have allowed more than 34 points a game to opponents this season, including three games of allowing 40 points or more.
Pickens will travel to play Clarke Prep (Ala.) in its next game at 7 p.m. Friday.
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