Mississippi High School Football - Philadelphia nipped by Morton
September 1, 2023: Morton, MS 39117 The Morton Panthers held off the visiting Philadelphia Tornadoes football team by a count of 42-36 in Friday's non-league outing.
With the win, Morton upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Panthers host Leake Central (Carthage, MS) to encounter the Gators in a non-league outing on Friday, September 8. The Gators go into the outing with a record of 1-1. Leake Central lost 55-14 in their recent non-league outing against Kosciusko (Kosciusko, MS)
With the loss, Philadelphia moves to 0-2 on the season. The Tornadoes host Choctaw Central (Philadelphia, MS) to encounter the Warriors in a non-league outing on Friday, September 8. The Warriors go into the outing with a record of 0-2. Choctaw Central lost 41-37 in their recent non-league outing against Cherokee (Cherokee, NC)