QB's career game leads Pearl River to Sophomore Night win

POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River had plenty of reasons to celebrate Thursday night at Dobie Holden Stadium. As if Homecoming and Sophomore Night weren’t enough, the Wildcats really flexed their muscles in the second half to earn a 37-26 victory.

“Once our defense got settled in it helped us,” PRCC coach Seth Smith said. “I’m so proud of Jake Greer and the offensive line. All of them. We knew this would be a process here, but hopefully this was another step in the right direction.”

Redshirt-sophomore Jakob Greer (Bay St. Louis; St. Stanislaus) led the charge with a career day. The quarterback accounted for three touchdowns and 380 yards of offense.

“What a testament of perseverance,” Smith said. “That’s a kid who’s been here for three years as a redshirt. He finally gets a chance to start (this season) and has done a great job.”

Jacob Greer(9) had a career night in the Wildcats 37-26 win against Southwest

Photo by Bobby McDuffie/PRCC Athletics

FIRST HALF Pearl River opened the scoring in the first quarter, piecing together a run-heav