Palmer scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They fell to the Bruce Trojans 38-32. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Dragons of the 39-22 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Jay Cole Williams was his usual excellent self, rushing for 182 yards and four touchdowns, while also picking up 72 receiving yards for Bruce. Williams also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble, making seven total tackles, and defending a pass. Josh Long was another key signal caller, throwing for 168 yards and a touchdown.
Palmer has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season. As for Bruce, their record now sits at 3-6.
Palmer will be playing in front of their home fans against Calhoun City at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Calhoun City is coming into the matchup with three straight wins on the road, so Palmer will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Bruce, they will venture away from home to face off against Water Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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