Football Game Recap: Gholson Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Sep 14, 2024, 6:34am

Football Recap: Gholson vs. Oglesby Tigers

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If Gholson was riding high off their 60-30 takedown of Trinidad last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Gholson were outmatched by the Oglesby Tigers on the road and fell 58-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Gholson has suffered against Oglesby since September 5, 2014.

Kyler Fossett was nothing short of spectacular for Oglesby: he rushed for 167 yards and five touchdowns on only seven carries, and also picked up 43 receiving yards and a touchdown. Fossett's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his eighth straight game with at least 156 rushing yards dating back to last season.

Gholson dropped their record down to 1-2 with that loss, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Oglesby, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.

Gholson will look to defend their home field on Friday against Blum at 7:30 p.m. As for Oglesby, they will take on Methodist Children's Home at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Oglesby's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.

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