Football Recap: Meridian HomeSchool Triumphs

Meridian HomeSchool won the last time they faced Magnolia, and Shelton Pace did his part to make sure it happened again. The FLYERS had just enough and edged out the Wildcats 50-48 with plenty of help from Pace, who rushed for 193 yards and five touchdowns on only 15 carries, and also picked up 71 receiving yards. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 71-yard run.

Noah Todd was another key player, rushing for 25 yards and one score. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing one fumble and making six total tackles (1.0 for loss).

Meridian HomeSchool's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Magnolia, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 0-5.

Meridian HomeSchool and Magnolia will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the FLYERS see the field they'll take on Pine Belt at 7:00 p.m. on the 20th. As for Magnolia, their break will end when they face Varsity Opponent at 4:00 p.m. on the 27th.