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Shannon’s fourth-quarter touchdown restored lead before 38-35 finish

Correction, October 2: This article originally described Shannon’s 32-28 lead as a final victory. It was an in-progress score with 7:23 left in the fourth quarter. Shannon ultimately won 38-35, according to Pontotoc Athletics.

Shannon took the 32-28 lead on a long touchdown run. Pontotoc had been ahead 28-26 with 9:09 remaining after a Courtland Pass touchdown run and Carter Vineyard extra point.

The lead changed again when Kyan Roberson ran for a touchdown, putting Pontotoc ahead 35-32 with 3:24 left. The final score announcement later confirmed Shannon as the winner.

The expanded final-score report brings the game’s updates together with the correct result and next-game information.

Sources: Pontotoc Athletics 7:23 update, 9:09 update, Roberson touchdown, and final score.

Jon Myers

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