Myrtle ends Bruce’s unbeaten run with 38–27 win
Myrtle handed Bruce its first football loss Thursday, scoring 16 points in the fourth quarter to finish a 38–27 home victory. The Hawks improved to 7–1, while the Trojans fell to 8–1.
The October 22, 2026, result also kept Myrtle unbeaten in district play at 4–0 and left Bruce at 2–1. The featured matchup in Thursday’s Games To Watch ended with the Hawks protecting their clean league record.
Myrtle answers in the fourth
Bruce had the better opening quarter, outscoring Myrtle 12–8. The Hawks answered with 14 points in the second while holding the Trojans scoreless. Bruce returned the favor in the third, scoring seven points and allowing none.
The fourth swung back to Myrtle. Its 16–8 edge in the final period closed the 38–27 win. The quarter-by-quarter scoring shows both teams responding after a scoreless period, with Myrtle producing the stronger finish.
Belmont gets its second victory
Belmont won a high-scoring nonconference game at home, beating East Union 66–42. The Cardinals’ second victory of the season moved them to 2–6, while the Urchins fell to 2–7.
Starkville wins away; Smithville limits Biggersville
Starkville defeated Murrah 49–12 in a conference game in Jackson. The Yellowjackets improved to 6–2 with the road victory, while Murrah’s record stood at 1–8.
Smithville kept Biggersville to six points in a 20–6 home conference win. The Seminoles’ victory moved them to 5–3, and Biggersville fell to 2–7.
Callaway shuts the door; Water Valley wins on the road
Callaway defeated Greenville 27–8 in Jackson, holding the Hornets scoreless after halftime. The Chargers scored seven points in both the third and fourth quarters, while Greenville’s only scoring came in the second. The conference result left Callaway at 4–5 and Greenville at 3–5.
Water Valley won its conference game at Strayhorn 52–20. The Blue Devils improved to 3–6 with the away win, and Strayhorn fell to 1–8.
Boys basketball: Leake Academy remains unbeaten
Leake Academy beat Grace Christian 64–44 in a boys varsity nonconference game in Louisville. The Rebels stayed unbeaten at 3–0, while Grace Christian was 0–1 after the home loss.
Reporting sources: www.maxpreps.com.
Coverage: 7 verified games. Active sports checked: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball. This is a source-confirmed selection, not a complete statewide scoreboard or schedule. Unreported results, unconfirmed schedules and unavailable sources are omitted. Schedules may change.
