Hornets
| 09/12/25 @ Hancock | 60-54 |
| 09/05/25 @ Stone | 22-21 |
| 10/25/24 @ Bay | 49-7 |
| 10/18/24 @ Tylertown | 43-37 |
| 10/04/24 @ Moss Point | 28-14 |
Poplarville extended their road winning streak to five games dating back to last season thanks to a huge performance from Tylan Keys. The Hornets managed a 60-54 victory over the Hancock Hawks on Friday thanks in part to Keys, who rushed for 506 yards and eight touchdowns while picking up 28.1 yards per carry. His longest rush was for an incredible 89 yards.
When it comes to explaining why Hancock lost, don't look at Kaison Koenenn. Despite the final result, he rushed for 171 yards and three scores while picking up 7.4 yards per carry, and also threw for 277 yards and four TDs. Koenenn is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 105 every time he's taken the field this season. Aspen Farve was another key player, picking up 97 receiving yards.
Poplarville now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Hancock, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Poplarville will square off against Pearl River Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 1,154 yards in their previous games. As for Hancock, they will take on St. Martin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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