Forest Hill had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-7 to make it four. They were outmatched by the Hattiesburg Tigers and fell 35-6. The Patriots lost against the Tigers in their previous head to head back in October of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 50-0 score last time.
As for Hattiesburg, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-2. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 35.8 points over those games.
Leading Hattiesburg to victory were Haedyn Leverette and Gavin Ducksworth. Leverette rushed for 84 yards and one touchdown on only eight carries, while Ducksworth threw for 150 yards and a pair of TDs on only ten passes.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Forest Hill is set to challenge their familiar foe West Jones at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th. Meanwhile, Hattiesburg will square off against rival George County at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th.
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