Northwest Rankin Cougars edge Clinton Arrows 35-34 in MS high school football game

Cougar Field - Northwest Rankin High School quarterback joseph phillipson picked up 133 passing yards and threw for 1 touchdown to help the Northwest Rankin Cougars to a 35-34 win over the Clinton Arrows on Friday night in a high school football game.

The Cougars also received impressive efforts from running back Tripp Weakley who rushed 15 times for 96 yards and 2 touchdowns and defensive back Mickell Smith III who completed 3 passes for 66 yards.

Clinton's quarterback Josef Walker threw for 260 yards and 2 touchdowns and wide receiver Jaden Johnson had 116 receiving yards and 1 touchdown.

The win helps Northwest Rankin improve to 1-1 on the season while Clinton falls to 1-1. Tonight’s game was the first matchup between the two teams.

Northwest Rankin travels to Ocean Springs, MS to take on the Ocean Springs Greyhounds on Friday September 13. This is the first matchup between the two teams this season.

Clinton will face off against the Brandon Bulldogs at home on Friday September 13. This is the first matchup between the two teams this season.