NATCHEZ — In the end, 42 first half points by Oak Grove was too big a hurdle for Natchez High to overcome.

“We got off to another rocky start,” Bulldogs’ coach Lance Reed said. “We dug ourselves in a hole.”

The Warriors put 14 points on the board in the first quarter, starting off their thrashing to the Bulldogs with a 50-yard pass to put themselves in scoring position.

The Warriors then added another 28 points to gain a 42-7 lead going into half time.

Reed said the Bulldogs beat themselves, especially on turnovers. Natchez High quarterback Javon Washington threw two interceptions. The Bulldogs also had a fumble on a kickoff.

“Starting off in that manner just really puts you back,” Reed said. “We’ve got to give ourselves a chance to be in ball games, especially against good teams.

In spite of his two interceptions, Washington went 16 for 28 with 134 yards in the air and had an additional 74 yards on the ground.

The Bulldogs hope to learn from the loss and regroup before they return to Tom F. Williams Stadium next week.

“We’re going to go back to working and ready for Brandon next week,” he said. “It’s going to be a key district match-up.