Mississippi High School Football - Morton held off by Philadelphia
August 17, 2012: Morton, MS 39117 In Friday's non-league game, the Philadelphia Tornadoes (Philadelphia, MS) football team tipped the host Morton Panthers (Morton, MS), by a final score of 7-0.
The Tornadoes (1-0) will now prepare for their game against Kosciusko (Kosciusko, MS). The Whippets come into the non-league game with a 1-0 record. In their last game, Kosciusko got by Shannon (Shannon, MS), 41-30, in a non-league game.
The Panthers now hold a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Magee for a non-league game on Friday, August 24. Morton will battle a Trojans team coming off a 12-7 non-league loss to Mize (Mize, MS). The Trojans record now stands at 0-1.
First Quarter
Philadelphia - Anthony Triplett 52 yard interception return. PAT kick by John Harold Smith (Good) 7:29
Second Quarter
Philadelphia - Romon Gray 52 yard run PAT kick by John Harold Smith (9:53)
Morton - Devontia Jones 14 yard reception from Jymier Slocum PAT kick by J.T. O'Cain (1:05)
Fourth Quarter
Philadelphia: Romon Gray 14 yard run PAT kick by John Harold Smith (7:43)
Morton: Michael Polk 66 yard reception from Jymier Slocum PAT kick by J. T. O'Cain (7:17)
