Mississippi High School Football - Starkville gets by Ridgeland
October 7, 2011: Ridgeland, MS 39157 The Starkville Yellowjackets football squad scored 26 points and restricted the host Ridgeland Titans to 23 in the Yellowjackets league victory on Friday.
The Yellowjackets now possess a 5-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Canton for a 5A Region 2 battle on Friday, October 14. Starkville will play a Tigers squad coming off a 42-27 league loss to Neshoba Central (Philadelphia, MS). The Tigers record now stands at 3-4.
Coming up next, the Titans play the Callaway Chargers (Jackson, MS) in a 5A Region 2 battle, on Friday, October 14. Ridgeland will attempt to advance on its 4-3 season record. The Chargers enter the battle with a 3-4 record after their 31-6 league win over Lanier (Jackson, MS).
First Quarter
Ridgeland-Jymal Ellis 38 yard interception return (Kick Failed)
Ridgeland-Tre Taliaferro 33 yard field goal
Second Quarter
Starkville-Daniel Fumo 41 yard field goal
Starkville-Safety
Ridgeland-Derrian Harrington 62 yard reception from Tyler James (Tre Taliaferro Kick)
Third Quarter
Ridgeland-Bryce Williams 89 yard reception from Tyler James (Tre Taliaferro Kick)
Starkville-Stanley Higgins 11 yard reception from Gabe Myles (Pass Failed)
Fourth Quarter
Starkville-Devin Mitchell 25 yard run (Daniel Fumo Kick)
Starkville-Stanley Higgins 2 yard run (Gabe Myles Run)