Pearl snuck past
Starkville with a 21 - 17 victory. Since this is the playoffs, you can bet Pearl was extra happy about the result.
Despite Starkville's defeat, the squad still enjoyed a top-notch performance from junior Rodrigues Clark, who rushed for 172 yards and two touchdowns. The longest score for Clark was a punishing, defense-defying 54-yard dash in the second quarter. Clark has now posted four consecutive games with over 100 yards rushing. Junior Jalil Clemons offered Starkville additional support, laying down the law -- and the quarterback -- with three sacks.
Starkville's record fell to 13-3 after the loss. The win was just another feather in the cap for the still undefeated Pearl, who sits at 16-0.
Playoff bracket for these teams
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