Poplarville runs away from Sumrall to remain perfect

By Patrick Ochs

October 13, 2017 10:57 PM

Poplarville running back Austin Bolton gets around the corner on Stone safety Dennis Roberts during the second quarter of their game at A.L. May Stadium in Perkinston on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. Poplarville visited Sumrall on Friday. John Fitzhugh jcfitzhugh@sunherald.com file

The Coast’s No. 1 team had little problem dispatching Sumrall on Friday night as Poplarville picked up a lopsided 46-0 victory.

Hornet running back Austin Bolton led Poplarville’s ground attack, rushing eight times for 188 yards and three touchdowns.

Tyson Holston rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown and also caught three passes for 37 yards and a score. Cory Knight and Chase Shears also rushed for touchdowns along with 94 and 120 yards respectively.

Antonio Barnes was efficient at quarterback for Poplarville (8-0, 3-0), completing all five of his passes for 56 yards.

Poplarville is back in action next Friday as the Hornets host Purvis.

Patrick Ochs: 228-896-2321, @PatrickOchs

This story was originally published October 13, 2017 at 10:57 PM with the headline "Poplarville runs away from Sumrall to remain perfect."

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