Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Purvis). They strolled past the Forrest County Agricultural Aggies with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 34-20. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Tornadoes.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Purvis to victory, but perhaps none more so than Paxton Cooper, who picked up 126 receiving yards and a pair of scores, and also punched in one touchdown on the ground. Cooper was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 56 yards. Gabe Franklin was another key rusher, rushing for 101 yards and one TD on only eight carries.
Tornadoes
| 09/26/25 @ Forrest County Agricultural | 229 |
| 09/19/25 vs Long Beach | 215 |
| 09/12/25 @ Sumrall | 172 |
| 08/29/25 vs Lumberton | 124 |
| 10/31/24 @ Columbia | 200 |
| + 2 more games |
Purvis was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 229 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.
Purvis didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Dakota Anderson and Parker Yawn. Jackson Walker was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making seven total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Purvis now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Forrest County Agricultural, this is the second loss in a row for them and also nudges their season record down to 3-2.
Purvis will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against East Central at 7:00 p.m. on October 10. The Tornadoes will be up against the Hornets' rather soft defense (which has allowed 34.4 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Forrest County Agricultural, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Moss Point at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Aggies will be up against the Tigers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 42.2 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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