Mississippi High School Football - Newton County succumbs to Poplarville
September 8, 2023: Decatur, MS 39327 The Poplarville Hornets thwarted the host Newton County Cougars football team by a count of 16-0 in Friday's non-league outing.
With the win, Poplarville upgrades its record to 2-1 on the season. The Hornets travel to Pearl River Central (Carriere, MS) to encounter the Blue Devils in a non-league bout on Friday, September 15. The Blue Devils enter the bout with a record of 0-3. Pearl River Central lost 42-0 in their recent non-league bout against Pass Christian (Pass Christian, MS)
The Cougars (1-2) will now prepare for their bout against Union (Union, MS). The Yellowjackets enter the non-league bout with a 3-0 record. In their last bout, Union defeated Leake Academy (Madden, MS), 49-21, in a non-league bout.