Picayune was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap last week as it fell 41 - 37 to
Hattiesburg. Picayune wasn't expected to win (the team is 15 ranks behind in the state), but no defeat is easy.
Picayune had a mediocre defensive performance in the first half, giving up 21 points. That left it at a 21 - 17 disadvantage. The defense wasn't great in the second half either, allowing another 20 points.
The defeat dropped Picayune's record to 7-2. Hattiesburg kept its perfect season alive and rose to 9-0.
The teams are out to raise these records in their next games. Hattiesburg will look to defend its home turf against Long Beach this Friday at 7:00 PM. Long Beach will need to watch out since Hattiesburg has posted big point totals in its previous seven matchups. As for Picayune, it will square off against Gautier this Friday at 7:00 PM.
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