Article: PREP FOOTBALL 2001: WEEK 9 (LATE FRIDAY RESULTS): ; Joplin rushes for 287 yards, four TDs in Matewan romp; FRIDAY ROUNDUP

Calvin Joplin accounted for more than 300 yards and four touchdowns as Matewan, ranked No. 4 in Class A, easily improved to 7- 1 with a 46-6 home victory against Tug Valley Friday night.

Joplin, a senior Kennedy Award candidate, had 27 carries for 287 yards, including touchdown runs of 32, 4, 3 and 21 yards. He also caught three passes for 32 yards.

In eight games, Joplin has rushed for 1,990 yards and 23 TDs, caught 21 passes for 523 yards and five scores and returned five kicks (three kickoffs, two punts) for touchdowns, giving him 33 touchdowns on the season.

John Marcum had the only score for Tug Valley (6-2) on a 66-yard interception return for a touchdown in the second quarter.

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