Football Recap: Owosso Triumphant Thanks to a Strong Effort from Hoyt Patrick

By Team Reports Oct 21, 2024, 6:24am

Football Recap: Owosso Trojans vs. Kearsley Hornets

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Owosso hadn't done well against Kearsley recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Owosso Trojans secured a 47-41 W over the Kearsley Hornets. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Trojans as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

It was another big night for Hoyt Patrick, who rushed for 181 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making 18 total tackles. Another player making a difference was Liam Patrick, who threw for 164 yards and three touchdowns.

Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Owosso was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 227 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.

The win got Owosso back to even at 4-4. As for Kearsley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-6.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Owosso is on the road again on Friday to play Erie-Mason at 7:00 p.m. Owosso is facing Erie-Mason at the right time seeing as Erie-Mason is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Kearsley, they will venture away from home to challenge Adrian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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