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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  <-- 1997 <- 1998 -> 1999 --> 2023

1998 Season Highlights
 Neil Lyon enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at North Pontotoc.
 The Vikings finished 4th in District 1.
 
1998 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 28  @ Hamilton    6   25   L       
 Fri., Sep. 4  vs. Vardaman    6   42   L       
 Fri., Sep. 11  vs. Thrasher    48   3   W       
 Fri., Sep. 18  @ South Pontotoc    27   42   L       
 Fri., Sep. 25  @ Booneville   *  6   48   L       
 Fri., Oct. 2  vs. Belmont   *  0   34   L       
 Fri., Oct. 9  @ Baldwyn   *  13   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 16  @ Biggersville    21   22   L       
 Fri., Oct. 23  vs. Walnut   *  34   18   W       
 Fri., Oct. 30  @ Mantachie   *  27   33   L       
 Fri., Nov. 6  vs. Mooreville   *  33   32   W       
 
1998 Season Totals
  Record4-7
  Points Scored221
  Scoring Average20.1
  Points Allowed305
  Defense Average27.7
  Opponents Record60-61
  District Record3-3
  Home Record3-2
  Away Record1-5
  
1998 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 
Booneville 13-14512223-1119626-019766  Jim Drewry
Mantachie 9-43342371-123225-1194132  Mike Hill
Belmont 6-42111534-215697  Phillip Reeves
North Pontotoc 4-72213053-3113171  Neil Lyon
Mooreville 4-62312841-5123199  Michael Bradley
Walnut 3-81553091-565178  Timmy Moore
Baldwyn 2-82042141-5111116  Larry Gann



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