- Daily Leader File Photo Brookhaven High sophomore quarterback Dre Ross and the Panthers are back on King Field Friday night as they face Wingfield. The Panthers are playing their second game of the week after traveling to Laurel on Monday to play a game that had been postponed due to weather.
Panthers back at home to face Wingfield
Published 6:28 pm Thursday, October 10, 2019
After three straight trips to play two games in Jones County, including a game Monday at Laurel that was moved due to weather, the Brookhaven High Panthers (1-5) are finally back on King Field Friday night. Region 3-5A play resumes for coach Tucker Peavey and his team as they try for their first divisional win against Wingfield.
Wingfield (1-6) had an eye-opening win last week as they picked up their first victory of the season with a 28-6 win over Natchez (3-3). The Falcons never trailed the Bulldogs in a home win for Wingfield.
The win over Natchez broke a 21-game losing streak for Wingfield.
Last season BHS beat Wingfield 35-21 at home. In their Monday night makeup against Laurel BHS trailed 15-6 at halftime before the Golden Tornadoes pulled away for a 29-6 win.
Ole Brook will also be back at home next week when they host South Jones for homecoming. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
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