Football Recap: Sonoraville Comes Up Short + How To Watch

Sonoraville's last matchup with North Murray could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Friday. The Phoenix were beaten by the Mountaineers 49-21. The loss continues a trend for the Phoenix in their meetings with the Mountaineers: they've now lost seven in a row.

Despite the loss, Sonoraville still got an impressive performance from Jayden Cruz, who rushed for 196 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. Cruz also punched in two rushing touchdowns, which is notable because the Phoenix are 3-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise. Braxen McMahan also helped out with an impressive 82 receiving yards.

Hudson Hulett produced another solid effort rushing for 242 yards and four scores while picking up 11.5 yards per carry, and also throwing for 80 yards and one touchdown on only six passes for North Murray. Hulett is crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Layten Myers was another key player, gaining 141 total yards and two touchdowns.

Sonoraville's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for North Murray, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.

We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Sonoraville will square off against rival Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, North Murray is set to challenge their familiar foe Ringgold at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.