East Webster will face another tough test on the football field Friday night as the Wolverines travel to East Union to take on the 3-1 Urchins.
After opening up with a 40-7 loss to New Albany, East Union beat Myrtle 61-19, Ashland 53-0 and Tishomingo County 48-10.
“They are the defending division champions,” EW head coach Ron Price said. “East Union and East Webster have battled in baseball and basketball for years. This is our first competition in football. We will travel up there and are coming off a big win. I hope out team takes steps in the right direction and will stay focused. East Union is a good football team and it’s going to be a 48-minute contest. I hope we can take the next step and not just be happy that we won last week.”
— Robbie Robertson
EUPORA FACES TOUGH HOUSTON
The football schedule doesn’t get any easier for Eupora as the Eagles travel to undefeated Houston on Friday.
The Hilltoppers are 4-0 on the season with wins over Pontotoc (26-0), Calhoun City (33-7), New Hope (32-28) and Shannon (18-14).
“They are another undefeated team,” EHS head coach Stephen Edwards said. “They have beat Shannon and New Hope. Last year, they led 3A in rushing yards and do a good job of running the football. We will have our hands full again. If we will stay together, we will be OK. We just have to stay together until we get to district play.”
— Robbie Robertson
CLASS 2A IS TOUGH
The Wolverines are East Webster have yet to crack Mississippi Gridiron’s top 5 for Class 2A. The reason is simple — there are a lot of very good teams in 2A this year.
Taylorsville is ranked No. 1, followed by Philadelphia, Charleston, Scott Central and Bay Springs. Taylorsville and Bay Springs are 4-0, while Philly, Charleston and Scott Central are all 3-1.
— Austin Bishop
NAME FROM THE PAST
Choctaw County had 389 yards of total offense with 337 rushing and 52 passing in its loss to East Webster on Friday night. Tylan Carter threw for 52 yards on 9-of-15 passing while running for 152 yards on 13 carries. Dicenzo Miller ran for 129 yards on 17 carries. Miller’s father, also named Dicenzo, was one of the best high school running backs in the state when he played at Weir and later starred at Mississippi State University.
— Robbie Robertson
MAKING THE STOPS
Deunte Watson had a big night on defense for Eupora with 15 tackles while Kyle Kilgore had nine tackles. McComb had eight tackles while Morris had six tackles. Kilgore caused a fumble and M.J. Thomas had a fumble recovery.
— Robbie Robertson
