Natchez and Gautier squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Natchez had to settle for second. They fell to the Gautier Gators 36-30. The Bulldogs lost against the Gators in their previous head to head back in November of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 50-18 score last time.
Natchez's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ashton Minor, who picked up 155 receiving yards and a touchdown. Carl Mcdonald Jr was in the mix as well, providing Natchez with two touchdowns.
This is the second loss in a row for Natchez and nudges their season record down to 6-6. As for Gautier, they pushed their record up to 10-1 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
Natchez does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Gautier, they will face off against Wayne County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Gautier's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last nine matchups.
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