Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Tupelo). They claimed a resounding 49-0 win over the Clinton Arrows. Considering the Golden Wave have won seven matches by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Jaeden Hill, who rushed for 119 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 51 receiving yards. Noah Gillon was another key player, throwing for 135 yards and two touchdowns.
Tupelo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 360 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
One reason for the win was Tupelo's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. Jakaylan Chapman was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
Tupelo's victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-0. As for Clinton, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tupelo will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Starkville at 7:00 p.m. on November 7th. As for Clinton, they will venture away from home to face off against Germantown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Clinton is facing Germantown at the right time seeing as Germantown is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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