Football Game Preview: Clarksdale on Home-Turf

By Team Reports Sep 17, 2024, 10:30am

Football Preview: Clarksdale Wildcats vs. South Panola Tigers

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Clarksdale is on a five-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while South Panola is on a six-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Clarksdale Wildcats will host the South Panola Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Clarksdale gave up the first points last Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They snuck past Charleston with a 26-20 victory.

Meanwhile, South Panola made easy work of Southaven on Friday and carried off a 42-20 win. With the Tigers ahead 28-0 at the half, the contest was all but over already.

Tristan "Boss" Colenberg looked great while leading his team to the win, rushing for 114 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 61 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Marcus Christon also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.

The victory got Clarksdale back to even at 2-2. As for South Panola, they now have a winning record of 2-1.

Clarksdale ended up a good deal behind South Panola in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, losing 21-7. Will Clarksdale have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.

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