Football Game Preview: Purvis Tornadoes vs. Sumrall Bobcats

By Team Reports Oct 8, 2024, 4:36am

Football Preview: Purvis Tornadoes vs. Sumrall Bobcats

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Purvis and Sumrall are an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2014, but not for long. The Purvis Tornadoes are taking a road trip to take on the Sumrall Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

Last Friday, Purvis ended up a good deal behind Forrest County Agricultural and lost 21-7. The contest marked the Tornadoes' lowest-scoring match so far this season.

Meanwhile, Sumrall can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They came out on top against Lawrence County by a score of 24-12. The Bobcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

This is the second loss in a row for Purvis and nudges their season record down to 2-4. As for Sumrall, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-5.

Purvis came up short against Sumrall in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 21-13. Can Purvis avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.

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