Nettleton had lost six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-7 to make it seven. They took a blow against the Aberdeen Bulldogs, falling 58-12. The Tigers lost against the Bulldogs in their previous head to head back in October of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 30-8 score last time.
As for Aberdeen, their victory bumped their record up to 5-3. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Aberdeen found their leader in sophomore Kobe Payne, who threw for 159 yards and three touchdowns on only nine passes. Payne's passing game has become a key predictor of the Bulldogs' success: the team is 4-1 when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-2 otherwise. Gavin Pargo got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Nettleton wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 46-13 defeat against Noxubee County on the 24th. As for Aberdeen, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 41-6 loss against Senatobia on the 24th.
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