Former Poplarville Duo goes Division I: Austin Bolton, D.J. Travis sign together

Two of the best to ever come through Poplarville are taking their talents to the next level, again.

Starting with Mississippi Gulf Coast running back Austin Bolton who signed with Alcorn State this afternoon, just two days after receiving his official offer from the Braves. Earlier this month, Bolton was named NJCAA National Championship Game MVP, capping off a 13 touchdown sophomore season.

He put pen to paper alongside his former running mate D.J. Travis who’s been grinding out the last two years as a defensive back at Jones College as a means of signing with the University of Louisiana-Monroe.

The Poplarville duo made major contributions to the program’s first-ever 4A State Title game appearance in 2016 before graduating together in 2017.