After two games on the road, Port Gibson is heading back home. They will welcome the South Pike Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Port Gibson and Franklin County were almost perfectly matched up, but Port Gibson suffered a 21-20 loss.
Meanwhile, South Pike has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 11.56 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They skirted past Wesson 40-37. South Pike's victory was all the more impressive since the Cobras were averaging only 12.63 points allowed on the season.
South Pike found their leader in freshman Douglas Wansley, who rushed for 131 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.7 yards per carry. Dondra Turner Jr was in the mix too, providing South Pike with two touchdowns.
South Pike didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Braelin Malloy and Eulious Pittman.
Port Gibson has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season. As for South Pike, their win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1.
Port Gibson came up short against South Pike in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 24-14. Will Port Gibson have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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