Key takeaways from Tupelo's Week 5 win
Rinse and repeat: Tupelo blew through another opponent in Week 5, beating West Point 34-6 on the road to improve to 5-0 on the season. Here are some key takeaways from that game. Go-to guy Kirksey Warlick’s elite athleticism was evident on the basketball court last winter, and now he’s showing it off on the football field. In his first year of varsity ball, the junior has become a playmaker at ...
Tupelo secured a dominant 34-6 victory over West Point in Week 5, cementing their 5-0 season record. Junior receiver Kirksey Warlick, who recently transitioned from basketball to football, stood out with four receptions for 79 yards and a touchdown. His performance was pivotal, considering injured top receiver Eli Shannon. Warlick's season totals include 15 catches for 286 yards, with four touchdowns tied for the team lead alongside Shannon.
His longest touchdown was a 56-yard catch in Week 3 against Houston (Tenn.). The Green Wave dominated by rushing, accumulating 195 yards on just 3 passing plays. However, Tupelo's 92.4 yards allowed per game and 2.98 yards per carry against them significantly mitigate this. Key Linebacker, Antonio Berry, showcased exceptional defensive prowess, allowing West Point just one sack throughout the game.
Quarterback Drew Dean benefited from Berry's solid line play, completing 66.7% of his passes for 944 yards, 11 touchdowns, and zero interceptions.
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