Lumberton had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were outmatched by the Purvis Tornadoes and fell 28-0. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tornadoes apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Purvis to victory, but perhaps none more so than Paxton Cooper, who rushed for 38 yards and one touchdown, and also picked up 39 receiving yards.
The victory got Purvis back to even at 1-1.
Lumberton has already played their next matchup, a 32-15 win against North Forrest on the 5th. As for Purvis, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 47-14 loss against Pass Christian on the 5th.
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