PANAMA CITY, Fla. — The Jinks Hornets continued their dominant run with a 32-0 shutout victory over Merritt Brown, extending their winning streak to five consecutive games and moving within one win of securing a spot in the championship game. The Hornets received a standout performance from sixth-grade quarterback Liam Mulvey, who took advantage of the opportunity for extended playing time against Merritt Brown. Mulvey completed 6 of 7 passes for 149 yards and two touchdowns while adding 10 rushing yards. He finished with 159 total yards and accounted for two touchdowns, delivering an impressive performance as Jinks continued to develop its younger players. Javion Thomas also made the most of his opportunities, completing both of his pass attempts for 77 yards and two touchdowns. Cameron Potter was equally efficient, completing both of his attempts for 65 yards and a touchdown. The Hornets spread the production throughout the offense, with Marley Olds recording three receptions for 105 yards and two touchdowns. Taggart Fish added a 60-yard touchdown reception, while Amir Bostic caught a 30-yard touchdown pass and Aydann Copeland contributed a 37-yard touchdown reception. Defensively, Jinks held Merritt Brown scoreless to secure the shutout. Tank Jenkins led the way with 11 tackles, four tackles for loss and a sack. Javari Walker added four tackles and three tackles for loss, while several other Hornets contributed to the defensive effort that kept Merritt Brown off the scoreboard. The 32-0 victory gives Jinks five straight wins since its loss to Rutherford. With one more victory needed to reach the championship game, the Hornets have put themselves in position to accomplish their goal as the regular season approaches its conclusion.