GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - When thinking of West Harrison football, pounding the rock is often what comes to mind.

The team has a loaded backfield headlined by senior Jordan Stapleton, whose combination of strength and speed leaves defenders scrambling week in and week out.

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This was the case as the Canes took down the reigning 4A champion Poplarville Hornets Friday in their season opener, 34-18.

Stapleton dismantled the Hornets’ defense, rushing for 179 yards and hauling in 81 more through the air. The senior back had a nose for the endzone, scoring three times on the ground and adding a receiving touchdown as well.

“I just had to relax myself, just chill and be me at the end of the day,” Stapleton said. “It is nothing new. I

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