The Natchez Bulldogs will be playing in front of their home fans against the South Pike Eagles at 7:15 a.m. on Friday. Hopefully Natchez focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 17 on Tuesday.
Last Tuesday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Natchez beat Lawrence County 46-42. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bulldogs.
Daylan Haywood had an outrageously good game as he had 22 points along with five steals. He has been hot , having posted two or more steals the last five times he's played. James King Jr was another key player, going 5 for 12 en route to 11 points plus two steals.
Meanwhile, South Pike had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost 62-39 to Brookhaven. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Panthers recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Everything came up roses for Natchez against South Pike when the teams last played back in November of 2023, as the team secured a 68-40 win. Does Natchez have another victory up their sleeve, or will South Pike turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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