Football Preview: Vinita Hornets vs. Verdigris Cardinals
Vinita is 0-4 against Verdigris since September of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Vinita Hornets will host the Verdigris Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Vinita is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They came up short against Sequoyah, falling 30-7. One positive for the Hornets, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Verdigris was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They received a blow as they fell 52-36 to Jay.
Verdigris might have lost, but man, Peyton Stelling was a machine: he rushed for 142 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.9 yards per carry, and also picked up 48 receiving yards and a touchdown. Stelling also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making eight total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending two passes. Ethan Hushbeck was another key player, throwing for 359 yards and a touchdown.
Vinita's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Verdigris, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 0-4.
Vinita took a serious blow against Verdigris when the teams last played back in November of 2021, falling 43-12. Thankfully for Vinita, Caden Parnell (who rushed for 137 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.6 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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