Leading 14-7 against South Pontotoc last Thursday evening, Senatobia scorched the Cougars’ defense for five unanswered touchdowns, earning a dominating 49-7 victory in region competition.
Julien Tabor’s 11-yard rush got the scoring started for the Warriors, and Jay Irby’s 14-yard rush made it a 14-0 lead for Senatobia.
After a huge pass allowed South Pontotoc to break up the shutout, Senatobia got back to work quickly. Tabor would add three more touchdowns before halftime, setting the Warriors up for a 35-7 advantage.
However, the scoring wasn’t quite finished in the first half. South Pontotoc fumbled inside its own five-yard line, giving Senatobia short field position and a quick score from Tabor once again, as the Warriors led 42-7 at the break.
A pick six provided last touchdown for Senatobia, and the only score in the second half, as the Warriors wrapped up the region victory.
With the win, SHS moved to 5-2 overall and 1-1 in region competition, as South Pontotoc dropped to 3-4 on the season and 1-1 in region play.
Next up for Senatobia is a home matchup against Byhalia, scheduled for Friday, October 18. The Indians (0-5) are coming off a 48-0 loss to New Albany.
In other action:
Rosa Fort 28, Independence 22
A close loss at Rosa Fort dropped Independence to 5-2 on the season and 1-1 in Region 2-3A. Next up will be a home matchup against North Panola on Friday, October 18 at 7 P.M.
Walnut 37, Strayhorn 14
Walnut built a 37-0 halftime lead, and Strayhorn’s two second half touchdowns weren’t enough to overcome the deficit in Friday’s road contest.
Walnut led 16-0 by the end of the first quarter and added three more touchdowns in the second quarter.
With the loss, Strayhorn drops to 1-6 overall. The Mustangs return home to open region play on Friday, October 18 against Coffeeville.
