If Stockbridge was feeling good fresh off their 59-14 takedown of Dutchtown last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Tigers and the Hampton Hornets were almost perfectly matched up on Friday, but the Tigers suffered a 28-27 defeat. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hornets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Several Tigers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Gavin Kinchen, who picked up 48 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. Stockbridge also got help from Mason Freeman, who showed off his sure hands for 101 receiving yards.
Even if they lost, Stockbridge's defense still kept up the pressure with five sacks. Leading the way was Cortez Higgins with three.
Stockbridge's record now sits at 1-1. As for Hampton, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Stockbridge will challenge rival Locust Grove at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Hampton is set to square off against their familiar foe Jones County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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