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North Pontotoc Football Team History


North Pontotoc Vikings
North Pontotoc Attendance Center

8324 Hwy. 15 North Ecru, MS
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Colors: Orange & Royal Blue
Coach: Neil Lyon


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1971  <-- 1996 <- 1997 -> 1998 --> 2024

1997 Season Highlights
 Neil Lyon enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at North Pontotoc.
 The Vikings finished 7th in District 1.
 
1997 Season
 
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 29   OPEN               
 Fri., Sep. 5  @ Vardaman    6   27   L       
 Fri., Sep. 12  @ Thrasher    14   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 19  vs. South Pontotoc    24   27   L       
 Fri., Sep. 26  vs. Booneville   *  12   49   L       
 Fri., Oct. 3  @ Belmont   *  12   34   L       
 Fri., Oct. 10  vs. Baldwyn   *  12   41   L       
 Fri., Oct. 17  vs. Biggersville    18   21   L       
 Fri., Oct. 24  @ Walnut   *  20   28   L       
 Fri., Oct. 31  vs. Mantachie   *  6   37   L       
 Fri., Nov. 7  vs. Mooreville   *  8   20   L       
 
1997 Season Totals
  Record1-9
  Points Scored132
  Scoring Average13.2
  Points Allowed290
  Defense Average29.0
  Opponents Record54-54
  District Record0-6
  Home Record0-6
  Away Record1-3
  
1997 Class 2A District 1 Standings
  Regular Season   Playoffs   District Record 
 Team  W/L/T  PF   PA  W/L/T PF   PA  W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Baldwyn 10-1306750-112146-017135  Larry Gann
Booneville 10-43282813-174975-118475  Jim Drewry
Belmont 8-2229934-216560  Phillip Reeves
Mantachie 5-52151603-3139102  Mike Hill
Mooreville 4-61332802-469183  Michael Bradley
Walnut 2-91053731-556190  Timmy Moore
North Pontotoc 1-91322900-670209  Neil Lyon



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