On Friday night the United States Air Force, the Great American Rivalry Series and the fans in attendance received a treat, when they were able to watch not only the best team in the state of Mississippi, but one of the best teams in America. South Panola is ranked in many national polls as the second best team in the nation. They absolutely played like it.

MVP

Qyendairs Griffin
South Panola

SCHOLAR ATHLETES

Parker Carpenter

Olive Branch

Parker is a three-year letterman on the varsity football team and was All-District in 2009. He also lettered in baseball. Parker is the son of Tom Carpenter.
Lee Self

South Panola

Lee is a second-year starter at quarterback and received honorable mention last year in Region 1 6-A.He is also a member of the baseball team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and National Honor Society. Lee is active with Batesville First Baptist Church, volunteers with Southern Care Hospice, serves as a youth baseball personal trainer, and has won the “I Dare You” award. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Self.

GAME SUMMARY

Olive Branch came out fired up for the first part of the first quarter, but after a safety caused by the Tigers it was all South Panola. The Tigers would score 28 first half points and take a 28-0 lead into the half. In the second half, it was more of the same as the size, speed, and power of the second ranked team in the nation was too much for the Quistors.

GAME GALLERY