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Oak GroveMeridian
Warriors
45
Wildcats
35

The Meridian (MS) varsity football team lost Friday's home conference game against Oak Grove (Hattiesburg, MS) by a score of 45-35.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Oak Grove----45
Meridian----35
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Mississippi High School Football - Meridian knocked off by Oak Grove

October 6, 2023: Meridian, MS 39305

Oak Grove Warriors (Hattiesburg, MS) fans left the game content Friday as they saw their football team gain a win over the host Meridian Wildcats (Meridian, MS), 45-35 in a league test.

With the triumph, Oak Grove improves its record to 6-0 on the campaign. The Warriors host Brandon (Brandon, MS) to battle the Bulldogs in a 7A Region 3 test on Friday, October 13. The Bulldogs come into the test with a record of 4-2. Brandon won 54-17 in their recent league test against Petal (Petal, MS)

With the loss, Meridian drops to 3-4 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Petal (Petal, MS) to battle the Panthers in a 7A Region 3 test on Friday, October 20. The Panthers come into the test with a record of 3-3.

Joseph DiPalmaWildcats Reporter
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  1. Check In

    Halftime
    21 - 21 The scorer has checked in. Oak Grove 21, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 8:14p

  2. Game Attendance

    Halftime
    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 8:14p

  3. Field Conditions

    Halftime
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 8:14p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Halftime
    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 8:15p

  5. Commentary

    Halftime
    Ground and pound by the cats and short passing by the warriors
    Posted @ 8:16p
  6. 21 - 21

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Oak Grove3rd Quarter
    Oak Grove to kick off to Meridian.
    Posted @ 8:23p
  7. 21 - 21

    Update

    Meridian3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Meridian - 3rd down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on their own 48-yard line. Oak Grove 21, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 8:29p
  8. 21 - 21

    Punt

    Oak Grove3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Meridian has punted to Oak Grove. Oak Grove has the ball on their own 24-yard line. Oak Grove 21, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 8:31p
  9. 21 - 21

    Long Pass

    Oak Grove3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Oak Grove - #9 Aj Maddox with a long pass to #30. Oak Grove has the ball on Meridian's 35-yard line. Oak Grove 21, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 8:33p
  10. 21 - 21

    Update

    Oak Grove3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Oak Grove - 3rd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Meridian's 5-yard line. Oak Grove 21, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 8:36p
  11. 21 - 21

    Update

    Oak Grove3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Oak Grove - 3rd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Meridian's 15-yard line. Oak Grove 21, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 8:37p

  12. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Hold moves OG back to the 15
    Posted @ 8:39p
  13. 24 - 21

    Field Goal

    Oak Grove3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Oak Grove - 33 Yd Field Goal. Oak Grove 24, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 8:41p
  14. 24 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Meridian3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Oak Grove kicked off to Meridian. Meridian has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Oak Grove 24, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 8:41p
  15. 24 - 21

    Fumble Recovery

    Oak Grove3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Oak Grove recovered a fumble by Meridian and has the ball on Meridian's 13-yard line. Oak Grove 24, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 8:43p
  16. 30 - 21

    Passing Touchdown

    Oak Grove3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Oak Grove - #9 Aj Maddox 13 Yd pass completed for a TD. Oak Grove 30, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 8:46p
  17. 31 - 21

    Made Point After

    Oak Grove3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Oak Grove - PAT Good. Oak Grove 31, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 8:46p
  18. 31 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Meridian3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Oak Grove kicked off to Meridian. Meridian has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Oak Grove 31, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 8:47p
  19. 31 - 21

    Update

    Meridian3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Meridian - 1st down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on their own 42-yard line. Oak Grove 31, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 8:50p
  20. 31 - 21

    Long Run

    Meridian3rd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Meridian - #3 with a long run. Meridian has the ball on Oak Grove's 26-yard line. Oak Grove 31, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 8:52p
  21. 31 - 21

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Oak Grove 31, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 8:53p

  22. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Meridian moving the ball 3rd down 3 to go for a first. Beginning of 4th
    Posted @ 8:54p
  23. 31 - 21

    Update

    Meridian4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Meridian - 1st down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on Oak Grove's 13-yard line. Oak Grove 31, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 8:55p
  24. 31 - 21

    Update

    Meridian4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Meridian - 4th down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on Oak Grove's 4-yard line. Oak Grove 31, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 8:56p
  25. 31 - 21

    Update

    Meridian4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Meridian - 1st down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on Oak Grove's 2-yard line. Oak Grove 31, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 8:57p
  26. 31 - 27

    Rushing Touchdown

    Meridian4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Meridian - #3 with a 3 Yd Rushing TD. Oak Grove 31, Meridian 27
    Posted @ 8:57p
  27. 31 - 28

    Made Point After

    Meridian4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Meridian - PAT Good. Oak Grove 31, Meridian 28
    Posted @ 8:57p
  28. 31 - 28

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Oak Grove4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Meridian kicked off to Oak Grove. Oak Grove has the ball on their own 42-yard line. Oak Grove 31, Meridian 28
    Posted @ 8:59p

  29. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Meridian trying short kicks giving up 30 yards
    Posted @ 8:59p
  30. 31 - 28

    Update

    Oak Grove4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Oak Grove - 1st down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on Meridian's 39-yard line. Oak Grove 31, Meridian 28
    Posted @ 9p

  31. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Hold on oak grove
    Posted @ 9:02p
  32. 31 - 28

    Update

    Oak Grove4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Oak Grove - 2nd down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on Meridian's 26-yard line. Oak Grove 31, Meridian 28
    Posted @ 9:02p
  33. 31 - 28

    Update

    Oak Grove4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Oak Grove - 3rd down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on Meridian's 19-yard line. Oak Grove 31, Meridian 28
    Posted @ 9:03p
  34. 31 - 28

    Long Run

    Oak Grove4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Oak Grove with a long run. Oak Grove has the ball on Meridian's 19-yard line. Oak Grove 31, Meridian 28
    Posted @ 9:03p
  35. 37 - 28

    Rushing Touchdown

    Oak Grove4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Oak Grove - 19 Yd Rushing TD. Oak Grove 37, Meridian 28
    Posted @ 9:04p
  36. 38 - 28

    Made Point After

    Oak Grove4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Oak Grove - PAT Good. Oak Grove 38, Meridian 28
    Posted @ 9:04p
  37. 38 - 28

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Meridian4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Oak Grove kicked off to Meridian. Meridian has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Oak Grove 38, Meridian 28
    Posted @ 9:05p
  38. 38 - 28

    Fumble Recovery

    Oak Grove4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Oak Grove recovered a fumble by Meridian and has the ball on Meridian's 32-yard line. Oak Grove 38, Meridian 28
    Posted @ 9:06p

  39. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Oak grove scores again but is called back for a hold and dead ball
    Posted @ 9:09p
  40. 38 - 28

    Update

    Oak Grove4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Oak Grove - 2nd down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on Meridian's 37-yard line. Oak Grove 38, Meridian 28
    Posted @ 9:10p

  41. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Meridian face mask 15 yards
    Posted @ 9:11p
  42. 38 - 28

    Update

    Oak Grove4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Oak Grove - 2nd down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on Meridian's 20-yard line. Oak Grove 38, Meridian 28
    Posted @ 9:11p

  43. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Off sides Cats
    Posted @ 9:12p
  44. 38 - 28

    Update

    Oak Grove4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Oak Grove - 1st down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on Meridian's 11-yard line. Oak Grove 38, Meridian 28
    Posted @ 9:13p

  45. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Not looking good Cats fans
    Posted @ 9:14p
  46. 44 - 28

    Rushing Touchdown

    Oak Grove4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Oak Grove - 2 Yd Rushing TD. Oak Grove 44, Meridian 28
    Posted @ 9:15p
  47. 45 - 28

    Made Point After

    Oak Grove4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Oak Grove - PAT Good. Oak Grove 45, Meridian 28
    Posted @ 9:16p
  48. 45 - 28

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Meridian4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Oak Grove kicked off to Meridian. Meridian has the ball on Oak Grove's 42-yard line. Oak Grove 45, Meridian 28
    Posted @ 9:18p

  49. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Long kick off return by the Cats. He almost took it all the way
    Posted @ 9:19p

  50. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Pass interference on OG
    Posted @ 9:19p

  51. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Incomplete pass by #2 of the Cats
    Posted @ 9:20p

  52. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Delay of game Cats
    Posted @ 9:21p

  53. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Another pass interference call on OG
    Posted @ 9:21p
  54. 45 - 28

    Update

    Meridian4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Meridian - 1st down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Oak Grove's 18-yard line. Oak Grove 45, Meridian 28
    Posted @ 9:22p

  55. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Off sides OG
    Posted @ 9:22p
  56. 45 - 28

    Update

    Meridian4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Meridian - 3rd down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Oak Grove's 4-yard line. Oak Grove 45, Meridian 28
    Posted @ 9:24p
  57. 45 - 34

    Rushing Touchdown

    Meridian4th Quarter Under a minute
    Meridian - 1 Yd Rushing TD. Oak Grove 45, Meridian 34
    Posted @ 9:25p
  58. 45 - 35

    Made Point After

    Meridian4th Quarter Under a minute
    Meridian - PAT Good. Oak Grove 45, Meridian 35
    Posted @ 9:26p
  59. 45 - 35

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Oak Grove4th Quarter Under a minute
    Meridian kicked off to Oak Grove. Oak Grove has the ball on their own 44-yard line. Oak Grove 45, Meridian 35
    Posted @ 9:28p

  60. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    And that will do it as OG takes a knee and runs the clock out. To all the Wildcat fan I hope you enjoyed tonight’s coverage. JT
    Posted @ 9:30p
  61. 45 - 35

    End of Game

    Final
    Oak Grove 45, Meridian 35
    Posted @ 9:31p

Highlight Videos

  • Play video icon Dyon Eason's highlights Oak Grove High School 0:21
  • Play video icon Darieon Gibson's highlights Oak Grove High School 0:36
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  1. k. rouse

    1st Quarter
    Oak Grove
    Warriors
    14 - 0
    Meridian
    Wildcats

  2. k. rouse

    1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Oak Grove
    Warriors
    14 - 7
    Meridian
    Wildcats

  3. k. rouse

    2nd Quarter
    Oak Grove
    Warriors
    14 - 14
    Meridian
    Wildcats

  4. k. rouse

    2nd Quarter
    Oak Grove
    Warriors
    21 - 14
    Meridian
    Wildcats

  5. J. DiPalma

    End of 2nd Quarter
    Oak Grove
    Warriors
    21 - 21
    Meridian
    Wildcats

Scoretracker Providers

Joseph DiPalmaWildcats Reporter

Rankings & Records

Oak Grove (23-24)

MSReg.
11
OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %PFPA
12-13-15-14-03-0.923.750519281

Meridian (23-24)

MSReg.
219
OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %PFPA
6-72-32-44-20-1.462.400339350

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
Oak Grove		11.69.08.07.97.039.9
Meridian		4.04.05.16.0-26.1

Oak Grove Videos

  • Play video icon Recap: Oak Grove vs. Starkville 2023 1:35
  • Play video icon Recap: Oak Grove vs. Brandon 2023 1:59

Meridian Videos

Head-to-Head

  • Oak Grove won on 10/6/2023
    10/6 @ 7pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Oak Grove----45
    Meridian----35

    The Oak Grove (Hattiesburg, MS) varsity football team won Friday's away conference game against Meridian (MS) by a score of 45-35.

    Box score
  • Oak Grove won on 11/17/2023
    11/17 @ 7pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Meridian00000
    Oak Grove2177035

    The Meridian (MS) varsity football team lost Friday's neutral playoff game against Oak Grove (Hattiesburg, MS) by a score of 35-0.

    Box score

Team Stat Comparison

Oak GroveMeridian
133.8Rushing Yards Per Game-
150.8Passing Yards Per Game-
284.6Total Yards Per Game-
26.6Points Per Game-

Team Leaders

Oak GroveMeridianNational Avg.
#7 Kylin Champagne72.3Rushing Yards Per Game
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20.6
#9 Aj Maddox217.1Passing Yards Per Game
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50.5
#9 Aj Maddox249.6Total Yards Per Game
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36.9
#16 Luke Stewart7.4Points Per Game
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2.1

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Oak Grove6-1Meridian2-4
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/21/23LaurelOak Grove(W) 52-149/15/23LaurelMeridian(L) 48-38
10/13/23BrandonOak Grove(L) 38-2010/27/23MeridianBrandon(L) 41-35
11/24/23BrandonOak Grove(W) 49-45
10/20/23Oak GroveNorthwest Rankin(W) 45-1510/13/23MeridianNorthwest Rankin(W) 38-31
10/27/23PearlOak Grove(W) 31-1311/2/23PearlMeridian(L) 21-0
11/10/23BiloxiOak Grove(W) 55-149/1/23BiloxiMeridian(W) 42-14
12/1/23Oak GroveStarkville(W) 33-289/8/23StarkvilleMeridian(L) 42-21

Record Breakdown

Oak Grove (23-24)

Meridian (23-24)
12-1
Overall
6-7
3-1
League
2-3
5-0
Non-League
3-3
2-0
Head to Head
0-2
6-1
Common Opponent
2-4
5-1
Home
2-4
4-0
Away
4-2
3-0
Neutral
0-1
4-0
Playoff
1-1
11-1
In-State
6-7
1-0
Out-of-State
0-0