Football Recap: Henryetta Knights vs. Atoka Wampus Cats
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Henryetta). They claimed a resounding 63-7 victory over the Atoka Wampus Cats. The Knights might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by 34 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Jason Powders, who rushed for 178 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries, and also picked up 39 receiving yards. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making three total tackles. Nathan White was another key back, rushing for 50 yards and three touchdowns.
Henryetta wouldn't let Atoka keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Henryetta can thank Tayler Hamric and James Miller for forcing both of them. Hamric is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least eight every time he's taken the field this season.
Henryetta was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 339 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 185 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Henryetta's win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-2. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 10.9 points per game. As for Atoka, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Henryetta will stay at home for another week and welcome Salina at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Henryetta will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last. Atoka does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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