Poplarville running back continued to make his mark in Mississippi football history books in Friday’s playoff win over Northeast Lauderdale.
The senior broke the state rushing touchdown record on Oct. 30, when he amassed his 101st score on the ground in a 45-28 win over Columbia. On Nov. 6, Keys added 3 more rushing touchdowns to his resume in the 56-0 victory over the Trojans. Now, he has a chance to claim the total touchdown record of 120 set by former Mount Olive great Jason McNair.
Poplarville (10-0) and Keys will return to action in a Nov. 13 MHSAA 4A playoff matchup versus Morton. The game will kick off at Hornet Stadium at 7 p.m. Keys is currently committed to play college ball at Miami, though other suitors, including Ole Miss, have not given up on recruiting him.
Once all playoff games across the state wrap up on Friday night, be sure to tune in to the Mississippi Farm Bureau Insurance Company High School Football Scoreboard Show to get a rundown of the action.