Sep 6, 2021

Maroon Tide holds off Jefferson Davis County 41-33

Picayune—Picayune found a way to beat Jefferson Davis County (JDC) on Saturday night despite big play after big play from the speedy Jaguars in the Maroon Tide's 41-33 win at Lee-Triplett Stadium.

JDC scored on its second possession after losing the ball on a fumble on the game’s opening possession. The touchdown came on a 66 yard run by Malcolm Hartzog with 6:06 on the first quarter clock. The point after was blocked.

Picayune, who punted on its first possession after the JDC fumble, responded with a 5 play 75 yard drive with Donte Dowdell scoring on a 3 yard run. Dowdell had a 67 run on the second play of the drive to put the ball at the JDC 12. Morgan Craft’s extra point was good and made the score 7-6 with 3:28 left in the first quarter.

All photos by Randy Brown/WRJW Sports