Football Recap: Winona Takes a Loss + How To Watch

By Team Reports Sep 17, 2025, 12:43am

Football Recap: Winona Wildcats vs. Lone Oak Buffaloes

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the TX University Interscholastic League (UIL) & Winona High School. Watch Full Replay

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After soaring to 47 points the game before, Winona was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They took a blow against the Lone Oak Buffaloes, falling 47-6. The Wildcats have struggled against the Buffaloes recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Despite the defeat, Winona had strong showings from Easton Smotherman, who rushed for 32 yards and one touchdown, and Jayden Mobley, who rushed for 68 yards and one TD.

Lone Oak's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Colt Bowman led the charge by rushing for 62 yards and one score. Alex McCallum was another key player, rushing for 70 yards and one TD on only seven carries.

Winona's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Lone Oak, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.

Winona wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 28-26 defeat against Hawkins on the 12th. As for Lone Oak, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 56-0 win against Big Sandy on the 12th.

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