Poplar Bluff couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They had to suffer through a 42-14 loss at the hands of the Valley View Blazers. The Mules were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-7.
Despite the loss, Poplar Bluff still got an impressive performance from Jay Edmundson, who rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 203 yards on 20 of 36 attempts.
Drew Gartman was the offensive standout of the game as he rushed for 103 yards on only ten carries, and also threw for 89 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards. Jayde Taylor got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Poplar Bluff is headed away from home for the first time to challenge Chaminade at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Poplar Bluff focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday. As for Valley View, they will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Searcy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
