Roundup: Loyd Star rolls, Puckett drops West Lincoln
Published 1:00 pm Saturday, September 11, 2021
- Photo by Zachary Ard West Lincoln running back Enrico Price looks for room to run Friday against Puckett.
Loyd Star
Big rushing performances from Bryce Ford, James Goodwin, Julius Smith and Versie Wilson again fueled Loyd Star to victory as the Hornets blew out Salem 53-14 in Walthall County Friday night.
Loyd Star and coach Brian Ford move to 3-0 on the season and will host North Forrest next week. Junior quarterback Carter Holcomb hooked up with Wilson on a 65-yard touchdown pass in the first half for the Hornets.
Junior halfback Bryce Ford scored three rushing touchdowns on the night.
Loyd Star led 27-0 at halftime over the 1A Wildcats. Freshman Omarion Clay added a rushing score late for Loyd Star.
West Lincoln
Five passing touchdowns pushed Puckett past homestanding West Lincoln Friday night on Perry Miller Field as the visitors from Rankin County took back a 35-21 win over the Bears.
Puckett led 21-14 at halftime. West Lincoln (0-2) and coach Brad Bland will be on the road next week at McLaurin
Wesson
The Wesson Cobras and coach Jeremy Loy went to Woodville Friday night and came back with a 30-26 win over the Wilkinson County Wildcats.
Wesson moves to 2-1 on the season will host Lumberton next week for homecoming.