Football Recap: Hoxie Takes a Loss
By Team Reports
Nov 11, 2024, 8:50am
Football Recap: Hoxie Mustangs vs. Walnut Ridge Bobcats
Hoxie fell victim to Walnut Ridge and their airtight defense on Friday. They were outmatched by the Walnut Ridge Bobcats on the road and fell 35-0. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Mustangs were not able to get on the board.
A big part of Walnut Ridge's win came down to the chemistry between Jersie Cunningham and his top target Enrique Perez. Cunningham rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown while Perez rushed for 77 yards and two touchdowns.
Hoxie dropped their record down to 4-6 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Walnut Ridge, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hoxie is on the road again on Friday to play Fordyce at 7:00 p.m. Fordyce will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Hoxie surely won't give up without a fight. As for Walnut Ridge, they will face off against Rison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Walnut Ridge knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past three matches -- so hopefully Rison likes a good challenge.
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