

Ana Sofia Meyer / TPI
Stanhope Elmore’s Dee Barnes (1) put up five touchdowns and 250 yards in another week of dominance in the backfield. The Mustangs improved to 4-1 in their third-straight win against Smiths Station, 35-21.
Ana Sofia MeyerIt was a night for celebration in Millbrook as the Stanhope Elmore Mustangs improved to 4-1 for the first time since 2019. The Mustangs clinched their third straight win against Smiths Station, 35-21.
Running back Dee Barnes came through for Stanhope Elmore yet again, putting up nearly 250 yards and all five touchdowns for the Mustangs. And they did it all with key players missing on the offensive side of the ball.
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