Columbia edges Poplarville 28-21 in 4A South State finals thriller

By Stan Caldwell stanmansportsfan.com   COLUMBIA – It was fitting that a championship-level clash between two heavyweight programs should come down to the last play of the game.   And it was Columbia that made that play, a touchdown pass with four seconds left on the clock that propelled the Wildcats to a thrilling 28-21 …

Keys powers Poplarville past Lawrence County 44-20 in 4A quarterfinals

By Stan Caldwell stanmansportsfan.com   MONTICELLO – The highly-anticipated clash between two of the top running backs in Mississippi delivered as advertised.   And when it was over, it was Poplarville freshman Tylan Keys whose team stood victorious.   Keys rushed for 162 yards and three touchdowns in leading the Hornets to a 44-20 triumph …