Quitman and Prescott squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Quitman had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the Prescott Curley Wolves on the road and fell 35-3. The Bulldogs were red-hot offensively headed into the game (they scored no less than 31 points in the three contests prior) but the Curley Wolves' defense proved too tough.
Quitman wouldn't let Prescott keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Dylan McThorn, Caden Harneck, and Joel Atwood picked up one apiece. Atwood also made six total tackles, which is notable because Quitman is 3-1 when he posts at least four total tackles, but 2-5 otherwise.
K. J. Page was his usual excellent self, rushing for 137 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries for Prescott. Page's longest rush was for an impressive 59 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Quitman now has a losing record at 5-6. As for Prescott, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-1.
Quitman does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Prescott, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Salem at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Salem is coming into the match with four straight victories at home, so Prescott will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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