Quitman was the 34-27 winner over Bay Springs when they last played one another back in September of 2018, but their luck changed this time around. The Panthers fell 20-14 to the Bulldogs on Friday. Despite 94 more yards than the Bulldogs, the Panthers couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Although Quitman took the loss, they still got scores from Shunzarious Dear and Semaj McKenzie.
Malaki Owens was his usual excellent self, rushing for 141 yards, while also picking up 47 receiving yards for Bay Springs. Owens is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 120 every time he's taken the field this season.
This is the second loss in a row for Quitman and nudges their season record down to 2-3. As for Bay Springs, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Quitman will take on Union at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Yellowjackets' defense has only allowed 13.8 points per game this season, so the Panthers' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Bay Springs, they will host Clarkdale at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bay Springs will need to watch out since Clarkdale has now posted at least 31 points in their last five games.
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