Football Recap: Sudan Hornets vs. Crosbyton Chiefs
Sudan had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 30.5 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They claimed a resounding 48-8 win over the Crosbyton Chiefs at home. Considering the Hornets have won three matches by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Sudan's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jaibryn Ornelas, who picked up 194 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Ornelas is on a roll when it comes to receiving touchdowns, as he's now hauled in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Another rusher making a difference was Marcello King, who rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Sudan was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 254 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 187 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Sudan's record now sits at 4-2. As for Crosbyton, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sudan will square off against Lockney at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lockney is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 33.3 points per game this season. As for Crosbyton, they will face off against Hale Center at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hale Center will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Crosbyton surely won't give up without a fight.
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