CLEVELAND- Pontotoc's 2024 football season came to an end with a road playoff loss to Cleveland Central on Friday night. The Warriors fought back gamely and were within two possessions in the final five minutes before the Wolves ultimately won 31-13.
The Warriors end the season 5-5. Cleveland Central improved to 11-0 and advanced to take on Canton.
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