Football Preview: Cottondale Hornets vs. FAMU DRS Baby Rattlers
The Cottondale Hornets will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against the FAMU DRS Baby Rattlers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. FAMU DRS took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Cottondale, who comes in off a win.
Cottondale is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Sneads. Cottondale narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Sneads 24-21.
Cottondale had a senior duo take command as Jocarian Garrett rushed for 169 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.7 yards per carry and Cameron Odom rushed for 228 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.8 yards per carry.
Cottondale was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 400 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 267 rushing yards in 12 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, FAMU DRS was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They took a blow against Baker, falling 34-6.
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