Natchez High School's Everette Bates reaches out to stiff arm a Laurel High School defender. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

The ball slips out of the hands of Natchez High School's Cornelius Bailey as her tries score against a Laurel High School defender. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez High School's Paul Hargrave throws the ball to E'Daniel Jones. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez High School's Cornelius Bailey is brought down by a Laurel High School defender. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Myzell Myles takes the ball down the sideline against a Laurel High School defender Friday night. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)