After a disappointing eight points in their last match, Piggott made sure to put some points up on the board against Corning on Thursday. Everything came up roses for Piggott against Corning as the team secured a 66-6 win. Followers of Piggott probably expected little less of the team in a season in which they have collected four blowout victories.
The Piggott offense pulled no punches in the first half and blazed their way to 50 points. Meanwhile, Corning couldn't get anything going offensively, leaving the score at 50-0 heading into the break. Piggott put the matchup away in the third quarter with 16 points from the offense and zero points allowed from the defense.
No one put up better numbers for Piggott than senior Gunner Shaw, who brought his A game into the match. He rushed for 126 yards and 2 touchdowns on 11 carries. One of the most memorable plays of the contest was Shaw's 63-yard touchdown rush in the second quarter. Piggott received some extra help from senior Trey Gossett, whose one yard punt return for touchdown in the first quarter made for one of the game most unforgettable moments.
Piggott's victory brought them up to 6-4. The win column stands empty for Corning this year, but they will have a chance to regroup in the offseason.
Piggott and McGehee go head to head next week at 7:00 PM in their first playoff game of the year. Since neither squad is a stranger to landslide victories this season, you'd better bet it will be hard-fought showdown. As for Corning, they do not have any more games currently scheduled.
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