By By Marty Stamper / staff writer
November 9, 2004
Only eight area teams remain in the 2004 football playoffs when action resumes Friday night. All playoff games, MPSA and MHSAA, will have 7 p.m. kickoffs.
In MHSAA Class 5A, Meridian (8-1-1) looks to bounce back from a lackluster 30-14 loss to Northwest Rankin last week when the Wildcats host Biloxi (7-3). The Indians lost 32-6 to Gulfport last week.
In Class 4A, Wayne County puts its 11-0 mark on the line against Laurel (6-4-1) at Waynesboro. The War Eagles blanked Lawrence County 34-0 last week after taking a 27-0 first-quarter advantage. Laurel defeated Vancleave 21-14.
In Class 3A, West Lauderdale (8-3) will host Greene County (7-4), while Newton County (7-3) travels to Hazlehurst (9-1). The Knights blanked Prentiss 14-0, while Greene County edged Jefferson County 30-26. Newton County nipped Collins 14-13, while Hazlehurst routed Sumrall 44-0.
In Class 2A, Philadelphia (10-1) goes to East Marion (8-3) and Heidelberg (7-4) hosts undefeated St. Andrew's (11-0). Philadelphia drubbed St. Joseph 54-6 last week, while East Marion slipped past Taylorsville 21-20. St. Andrew's hammered Lake 42-14, while Heidelberg upset Perry Central 36-22.
In Class 1A, Union (9-1) will host Salem (7-4). The Yellowjackets had an open date last week, while Salem defeated Stringer 31-20.
The only area MPSA team still alive is Lamar. The 7-4 Raiders travel to take on Magnolia Heights (8-2). Lamar defeated Hillcrest Christian 14-7 last week, while Magnolia Heights put a 33-0 whipping on Pillow Academy. The Chiefs' only losses were to 9-1 Jackson Academy (35-26) and 11-0 North Delta School (35-21).
Class AAA
Lamar (7-4) at Magnolia Heights (8-2)
MHSAA
Class 1A
Salem (7-4) at Union (9-1)
Class 2A
Philadelphia (10-1) at East Marion (8-3)
St. Andrew's (11-0) at Heidelberg (7-4)
Class 3A
Newton County (7-3) at Hazlehurst (9-1)
Greene County (7-4) at West Lauderdale (8-3)
Class 4A
Laurel (6-4-1) at Wayne County (11-0)
Class 5A
Biloxi (7-3) at Meridian (8-1-1)
All kickoffs are 7 p.m.