Barry Burleson/South ReporterJordan Lee (8) of the Hawks makes a tackle Friday versus East Webster.
Barry Burleson/South ReporterHolly Springs quarterback Martravion Davis (12) escapes East Webster pressure for a good gain.
Indians, Hawks fall at home
Byhalia and Holly Springs dropped games on their home fields Friday night.
The Indians fell 42-6 to Ripley in Region 3-4A action. Quarterback Ashtyn Dockery scored the Indians’ lone touchdown.
The Class 3A Hawks dropped a 35-0 decision to East Webster, the defending Class 2A state champion.
The visiting Wolverines scored on their first possession. Holly Springs moved into East Webster territory on its initial drive, but back-to-back penalty flags were followed by a lost fumble.
East Webster led 14-0 after one quarter and 21-0 at halftime. The Hawks successfully executed a fake punt in the second quarter before turning the ball over.
Friday night, Byhalia (26, 0-3 in Region 3-4A) hosts district foe Clarksdale. Holly Springs (3-3, 0-1 in Region 2-3A) travels to Coahoma County.