Football Preview: Horseshoe Bend Mustangs vs. Cascade Ramblers
The Horseshoe Bend Mustangs will square off against the Cascade Ramblers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Horseshoe Bend is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
Horseshoe Bend's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Garden Valley on Friday. They had to suffer through a 46-0 loss at the hands of the Wolverines.
Meanwhile, Cascade hadn't done well against Salmon River recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Cascade enjoyed a cozy 34-16 win over Salmon River.
Cascade got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Stuart Derrick out in front who rushed for 189 yards while picking up 10.5 yards per carry, and also threw for 116 yards and two touchdowns. Derrick also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making ten total tackles and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception which he returned for a touchdown. Cole Olson was Derrick's top target, rushing for 128 yards and two touchdowns, while also picking up 37 receiving yards.
Cascade's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB four times. Salmon River's QB won't forget Davis Taylor anytime soon given he sacked him twice.
Horseshoe Bend's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Cascade, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 3-1.
Horseshoe Bend came up short against Cascade when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 54-46. Will Horseshoe Bend have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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