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StarkvilleMeridian

Yellowjackets
42
Wildcats
21

The Meridian (MS) varsity football team lost Friday's home non-conference game against Starkville (MS) by a score of 42-21.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Starkville71471442
Meridian707721
Final score provided by M. Reed.
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Game Story

Mississippi High School Football - Starkville defeats Meridian

September 8, 2023: Meridian, MS 39305

In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Starkville Yellowjackets football squad scored a good 42-21 victory over the Meridian Wildcats.

In their next game, the Yellowjackets clash with the Louisville Wildcats (Louisville, MS) in a non-league match, on Friday, September 15. Starkville will attempt to move on its 3-0 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 3-0 record after their 45-20 non-league win over Columbus (Columbus, MS).

The Wildcats (1-2) will now prepare for their match against Laurel (Laurel, MS). The Golden Tornadoes enter the non-league match with a 0-3 record. In their last match, Laurel dropped by Jefferson Davis County (Bassfield, MS), 26-23, in a non-league match.

Khloe PettyYellowjackets Reporter
Copeland CenterWildcats Reporter
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  1. Check In

    2nd Quarter
    14 - 7 The scorer has checked in. Starkville 14, Meridian 7
    Posted @ 7:44p

  2. Game Attendance

    2nd Quarter
    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 7:45p

  3. Field Conditions

    2nd Quarter
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 7:45p

  4. Weather Conditions

    2nd Quarter
    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 7:45p
  5. 14 - 7

    Possession Update

    Meridian2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Meridian takes over the ball on Starkville's 48-yard line. Starkville 14, Meridian 7
    Posted @ 7:47p

  6. Scorer Dropped Out

    2nd Quarter
    Posted @ 8:26p

  7. Check In

    2nd Quarter
    14 - 7 The scorer has checked in. Starkville 14, Meridian 7
    Posted @ 8:29p
  8. 21 - 7

    Score Correction

    Starkville2nd Quarter
    Score correction for Starkville in 2nd Quarter. Starkville 21, Meridian 7
    Posted @ 8:29p

  9. Game Attendance

    2nd Quarter
    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 8:29p

  10. Field Conditions

    2nd Quarter
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 8:29p

  11. Weather Conditions

    2nd Quarter
    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 8:29p
  12. 21 - 7

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Starkville 21, Meridian 7
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:29p
  13. 21 - 7

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Starkville3rd Quarter
    Starkville to kick off to Meridian.
    Posted @ 8:29p
  14. 21 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Meridian3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Starkville kicked off to Meridian. Meridian has the ball on their own 22-yard line. Starkville 21, Meridian 7
    Posted @ 8:31p
  15. 21 - 7

    Update

    Meridian3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Meridian - 3rd down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 23-yard line. Starkville 21, Meridian 7
    Posted @ 8:31p
  16. 21 - 7

    Update

    Meridian3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Meridian - 4th down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 34-yard line. Starkville 21, Meridian 7
    Posted @ 8:32p
  17. 21 - 7

    Update

    Meridian3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Meridian - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on their own 38-yard line. Starkville 21, Meridian 7
    Posted @ 8:33p
  18. 21 - 7

    Update

    Meridian3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Meridian - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on Starkville's 45-yard line. Starkville 21, Meridian 7
    Posted @ 8:34p
  19. 21 - 7

    Update

    Meridian3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Meridian - 2nd down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Starkville's 44-yard line. Starkville 21, Meridian 7
    Posted @ 8:35p
  20. 21 - 7

    Update

    Meridian3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Meridian - 1st down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on Starkville's 31-yard line. Starkville 21, Meridian 7
    Posted @ 8:37p
  21. 21 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Meridian3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Meridian - #11 Anthony Brown with a Rushing TD. Starkville 21, Meridian 13
    Posted @ 8:37p
  22. 21 - 14

    Made Point After

    Meridian3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Meridian - PAT Good. Starkville 21, Meridian 14
    Posted @ 8:38p
  23. 21 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Starkville3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Meridian kicked off to Starkville. Starkville has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Starkville 21, Meridian 14
    Posted @ 8:40p
  24. 21 - 14

    Update

    Starkville3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Starkville - 2nd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on their own 40-yard line. Starkville 21, Meridian 14
    Posted @ 8:43p
  25. 21 - 14

    Update

    Starkville3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Starkville - 1st down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Meridian's 36-yard line. Starkville 21, Meridian 14
    Posted @ 8:45p
  26. 21 - 14

    Update

    Starkville3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Starkville - 3rd down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on Meridian's 28-yard line. Starkville 21, Meridian 14
    Posted @ 8:46p
  27. 21 - 14

    Update

    Starkville3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Starkville - 2nd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on Meridian's 34-yard line. Starkville 21, Meridian 14
    Posted @ 8:47p
  28. 21 - 14

    Update

    Starkville3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Starkville - 2nd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on Meridian's 35-yard line. Starkville 21, Meridian 14
    Posted @ 8:48p
  29. 21 - 14

    Update

    Starkville3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Starkville - 3rd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on Meridian's 24-yard line. Starkville 21, Meridian 14
    Posted @ 8:49p
  30. 21 - 14

    Update

    Starkville3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Starkville - 3rd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on Meridian's 20-yard line. Starkville 21, Meridian 14
    Posted @ 8:51p
  31. 21 - 14

    Update

    Starkville3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Starkville - 1st down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Meridian's 13-yard line. Starkville 21, Meridian 14
    Posted @ 8:52p
  32. 27 - 14

    Rushing Touchdown

    Starkville3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Starkville - Rushing TD. Starkville 27, Meridian 14
    Posted @ 8:52p
  33. 28 - 14

    Made Point After

    Starkville3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Starkville - PAT Good. Starkville 28, Meridian 14
    Posted @ 8:53p
  34. 28 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Meridian3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Starkville kicked off to Meridian. Meridian has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Starkville 28, Meridian 14
    Posted @ 8:55p
  35. 28 - 14

    Update

    Meridian3rd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Meridian - 3rd down, ~1 minute to go, ball on their own 24-yard line. Starkville 28, Meridian 14
    Posted @ 8:56p
  36. 28 - 14

    Interception

    Starkville3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Starkville intercepts a Meridian pass and has the ball on their own 49-yard line. Starkville 28, Meridian 14
    Posted @ 8:57p
  37. 28 - 14

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Starkville 28, Meridian 14
    Posted @ 8:59p
  38. 28 - 14

    Update

    Starkville4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Starkville - 3rd down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on their own 49-yard line. Starkville 28, Meridian 14
    Posted @ 8:59p
  39. 28 - 14

    Update

    Meridian4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Meridian - 1st down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on Starkville's 30-yard line. Starkville 28, Meridian 14
    Posted @ 9:03p
  40. 28 - 20

    Passing Touchdown

    Meridian4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Meridian - Pass completed for a TD. Starkville 28, Meridian 20
    Posted @ 9:04p
  41. 28 - 21

    Made Point After

    Meridian4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Meridian - PAT Good. Starkville 28, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 9:05p
  42. 28 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Starkville4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Meridian kicked off to Starkville. Starkville has the ball on Meridian's 47-yard line. Starkville 28, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 9:07p
  43. 28 - 21

    Update

    Starkville4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Starkville - 3rd down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Meridian's 32-yard line. Starkville 28, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 9:09p
  44. 28 - 21

    Update

    Starkville4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Starkville - 1st down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Meridian's 24-yard line. Starkville 28, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 9:10p
  45. 28 - 21

    Update

    Starkville4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Starkville - 1st down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on Meridian's 6-yard line. Starkville 28, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 9:12p
  46. 34 - 21

    Rushing Touchdown

    Starkville4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Starkville - Rushing TD. Starkville 34, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 9:12p
  47. 35 - 21

    Made Point After

    Starkville4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Starkville - PAT Good. Starkville 35, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 9:12p
  48. 35 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Meridian4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Starkville kicked off to Meridian. Meridian has the ball on their own 32-yard line. Starkville 35, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 9:14p
  49. 35 - 21

    Update

    Meridian4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Meridian - 3rd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on their own 38-yard line. Starkville 35, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 9:16p
  50. 35 - 21

    Update

    Meridian4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Meridian - 1st down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Starkville's 49-yard line. Starkville 35, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 9:17p
  51. 35 - 21

    Interception

    Starkville4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Starkville intercepts a Meridian pass and has the ball on their own 35-yard line. Starkville 35, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 9:19p
  52. 35 - 21

    Update

    Starkville4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Starkville - 1st down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on their own 41-yard line. Starkville 35, Meridian 21
    Posted @ 9:21p

  1. C. Center

    2nd Quarter Under a minute to go
    Starkville
    Yellowjackets
    21 - 7
    Meridian
    Wildcats

Starkville @ Meridian Football Game Info

Fri., Sep. 8, 2023 @ 7p
The Meridian (MS) varsity football team lost Friday's home non-conference game against Starkville (MS) by a score of 42-21.

Scoretracker Providers

Khloe PettyYellowjackets Reporter
Copeland CenterWildcats Reporter

Rankings & Records

Starkville (23-24)

MSClass
53
OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %PFPA
10-42-26-12-22-1.714.500499258

Meridian (23-24)

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

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Starkville		5.314.85.111.635.6
Meridian		4.04.05.16.026.1

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Starkville0-1Meridian0-2
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
12/1/23Oak GroveStarkville(L) 33-2810/6/23Oak GroveMeridian(L) 45-35
11/17/23MeridianOak Grove(L) 35-0

Record Breakdown

Starkville (23-24)

Meridian (23-24)
10-4
Overall
6-7
2-2
League
2-3
5-1
Non-League
3-3
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
0-1
Common Opponent
0-2
6-1
Home
2-4
2-2
Away
4-2
2-1
Neutral
0-1
3-1
Playoff
1-1
10-4
In-State
6-7
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0