Football Recap: Dalton Crossno's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Roland over Hugo

By Team Reports Oct 29, 2024, 5:21pm

Football Recap: Roland Rangers vs. Hugo Buffaloes

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Roland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a hard 55-39 fall against the Hugo Buffaloes. Despite 90 more yards than the Buffaloes, the Rangers couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.

Several Rangers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Dalton Crossno, who rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 198 yards and two touchdowns on only 16 passes. Those 111 rushing yards gave Crossno a new career-high. Paul Johnson was Crossno's top target, picking up 163 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

Even though they lost, Roland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 270 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hugo only rushed for 173.

Roland's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Hugo, their win bumped their record up to 6-2.

Roland is taking a road trip to challenge Prague at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hugo, they will host Kingston at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Hugo has won four straight at home dating back to last season, while Kingston won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change.

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