Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Morton). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Pelahatchie Chiefs 52-0 at home. Winning may never get old, but the Panthers sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Morton found their leader in underclassman Tristen Hobson, who rushed for 102 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries. Jay Bowie was another key player, rushing for 91 yards on only eight carries.
Morton's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Dariyun Moses and Davon Rance. Moses is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Morton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 322 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in four consecutive games.
Morton's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Pelahatchie, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Morton will venture away from home to challenge Quitman at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Quitman's defense has only allowed 16.6 points per game this season, so Morton's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Pelahatchie, their road trip will continue as they head out to face St. Andrew's Episcopal at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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