Poplar Bluff lost against Farmington back in November of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Poplar Bluff Mules fell just short of the Farmington Knights by a score of 36-33.
Despite the loss, Poplar Bluff still got an impressive performance from Jay Edmundson, who rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also threw for 157 yards and two touchdowns. Hunter Clifford was Edmundson's top target, picking up 102 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Even though they lost, Poplar Bluff was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 309 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since was before the start of last season.
Poplar Bluff now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Farmington, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Poplar Bluff will take on Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Central knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 point or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Poplar Bluff likes a good challenge. As for Farmington, they will head out on the road to face off against Jackson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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