Football Recap: Make It 14 in a Row for Baldwyn

Bearcats

Previous Games

09/12/25 @ Nettleton	56-21
09/05/25 vs Booneville	35-14
08/29/25 @ Kossuth	35-14
12/06/24 vs Simmons	21-20
11/29/24 vs West Lowndes	34-6
+ 9 more games

Baldwyn strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They claimed a resounding 56-21 victory over the Nettleton Tigers. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 49-14.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Baldwyn to victory, but perhaps none more so than Rush Watkins, who threw for 168 yards and three TDs on only 13 passes. Those three passing touchdowns gave Watkins a new career-high. Jourdan Crump also helped with two scores in total.

Baldwyn's run defense was locked in: Nettleton could only muster -0.2 yards per carry. While 11 picked up at least one total tackle, Crump stood above the rest. He rushed for 69 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only eight carries. Baldwyn's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 5.4.

Special teams was a major factor in the game for Baldwyn, racking up 14 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Calvin Price, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.

Nettleton lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Tyler McCoy, who picked up 140 receiving yards and two TDs. His longest reception was for an incredible 70 yards. Another player making a difference was Logan Dabbs, who threw for 251 yards and three touchdowns on only 18 passes.

Baldwyn's record now sits at 3-0. As for Nettleton, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Baldwyn will welcome Mooreville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Nettleton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Kossuth at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.