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The Natchez High defensive line had a difficult time containing Scotlandville's Chance Williams and the Hornet's explosive offense. The team from Baton Rouge beat the Bulldogs 53-14 at home Friday night. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez High School quarterback James Singleton scrambles to avoid the tackle from a Scotlandville player Friday night. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez High School coach Roy Rigsby talks to Josh Thomas during the first quarter of the 53-14 home loss against Scotlandville earlier this year. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez High School football players get fired up for the contest Friday night. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez High School's James Singleton looks to pass. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

(Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

NATCHEZ — The Scotlandville Magnet High School Hornets used a 26-point third quarter to pull away for a decisive 53-14 win over the Natchez High School Bulldogs Friday night at Tom F. Williams Memorial Stadium.

James Singleton completed 11 of 21 passes for 130 yards, including a 53-yard touchdown pass to Eldrin Brown. Antonio Robinson had one interception on defense.

“That was a very good football team we played tonight,” Natchez head coach Roy Rigsby said. “I liked the attitude of our guys in terms of fighting for one another in terms of a loss. (Scotlandville) has a big running back, No. 26 (Marlon Gunn Jr.). We had problems stopping him. He had some big runs.

The Hornets led 18-0 before Natchez High scored with 2:49 to go until halftime to make it an 18-8 game. But the Bulldogs would get no closer as Scotlandville went on a tear in the third quarter.

“They’re a well-coached team. I’m proud of the guys for continuing to fight all the way through,” Rigsby said

Natchez High (2-2) is off next week before opening up MHSAA Region 3-5A play on Friday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. at home against Jim Hill High School.

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