For the second time in three years, South Pittsburg is headed home with a gold ball. The Pirates beat McKenzie 42-14 in Friday’s 1A title game.
Star senior Ja’Mychal Buckner was named BlueCross Bowl MVP, tallying 204 yards and three touchdowns. 181 of those yards came in the first half.
The Pirates jumped out to a 7-0 lead on their second drive of the game and Buckner’s second score of the day made it a 14-0 game after the first quarter.
The offense stayed hot in the next three quarters, which included touchdowns from Mr. Football finalist Dayon Cooper, Martavious Smith and a punt return touchdown from Brandon Goldsmith.
The Rebels did not get on the board until the third quarter, but it was far too late.
South Pittsburg finishes the year with a 14-1 record. Congratulations to the Pirates!