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Individually, those three road games are $35 per person. Cost of a tripleheader pass is $75. A 2-game bus pass is $60.
According to the Ole Brook Gridiron Club, each bus has a satellite system, DVDs, VCRs, restrooms and comfortable seating. Bus capacity is 56 folks.
Deadline reservations are two weeks in advance. Sept. 16 was the deadline for the Oct. 2 Wayne County game. It's Sept. 30 for the Oct 16 Picayune game and Oct. 7 for the Oct. 23 Stone County game.
Departure times from the South parking lot, located across East Monticello St., from the main BHS entrance, are 3 p.m. for Wayne County, and 2:30 p.m. for Picayune and Stone County.
A scheduled 45-minute stop along the way for a quick meal is planned. Food in re-sealable containers and drinks with re-sealable caps will be permitted on the bus.
For sure the Panthers will be entering hostile territory and encountering a loud, partisan crowd on these three road tests. They need all the hometown support they can get.
For more info, call 601-833-8223.
Meanwhile, Professor Hoopla, B.S., was dodging bricks thrown by angry readers who disagreed with his pigskin prognostications. Shucks. It's only a game.
Hoopla predicted the winners of 19 games last week and got 16 correct. That's pretty darn good. He'll start this weekend's forecast with a Thursday night, community college archrivalry.
Southwest at Co-Lin: Both teams are searching for their first South Division triumph. Give the nod to the Wolfpack. Co-Lin 26-12.
Brookhaven Academy at Central Hinds: In a battle of the Cougars, the Lincoln County felines flex their offensive skills. Brookhaven Academy 35-19.
Enterprise at Richland: Rangers are plotting an ambush as they play a postgame victory party. Richland 24-16.
North Pike at Loyd Star: Jaguars are much improved this season but they're banged up after wrestling with the McComb Tigers. That's good news for the unbeaten Hornets. Loyd Star 28-26.
West Lincoln at Mt. Hermon, La.: Bears and Yellowjackets have a history of struggling on the gridiron. West Lincoln 14-12.
Wesson at Sumrall: It's almost a tossup as the Bobcats scratch out a narrow win. Sumrall 21-19.
Franklin County at Taylorsville: In one of the better Friday night football games, the Bulldogs escape with a win over the Tartars. Franklin County 18-14.
Hazlehurst at Crystal Springs: It's a rivalry series that the Indians have thoroughly dominated this century and most of last, too. Hazlehurst 44-12.
Lawrence County at Vicksburg: Apparently the Gators have fallen on hard times. Cougars are hungry for a win. Lawrence County 27-17.
In other area action, Jackson Prep should crush Copiah Academy 52-9, Parklane should swamp East Rankin 29-10, and Tylertown should trounce South Pike 31-12. Brookhaven, Bogue Chitto and McComb have open dates to heal the wounded.
Here's a preview of Saturday's winners.
Southeastern La. at Ole Miss: If the Rebels don't win big in this mismatch, they could fall in the AP national rankings. Ole Miss 46-14.
Mississippi State at Vanderbilt: Bulldogs look better on defense but this time the offense falls short of expectations. Vandy 23-10.
Virginia at Southern Miss: Thank goodness this isn't West Virginia the Golden Eagles are hosting Saturday afternoon. Southern Miss 33-17.
Grambling at Jackson State: G-Men take care of business in the Capital City. Grambling 35-20.
In other Magnolia State action, Central Michigan will trash Alcorn State 48-7, Arkansas-Pine Bluff will dump Valley State 28-10, Delta State over Harding 22-12, Millsaps over Austin 21-17, Mississippi College over McMurry 30-19, and Belhaven over Kentucky Christian 17-10.
Write to sports editor Tom Goetz, c/o The DAILY LEADER, P.O. BOX 551, Brookhaven, MS 39602 or e-mail sports@dailyleader.com
