Football Game Recap: Horizon Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Sep 8, 2024, 12:17pm

Football Recap: Horizon Scorpions vs. West Plains Wolves

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On Thursday, the Horizon Scorpions took a blow against the West Plains Wolves, falling 63-14. The Scorpions were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 56-7.

Horizon's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Alejandro Zavala and Israel Duarte.

REID MACON went supernova for West Plains, throwing for 292 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.8 yards per attempt, and also punching in two touchdowns on the ground. That's the most total yards MACON has posted since back in September of 2023. SLADE RUSSELL was another key player, rushing for 90 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.

Horizon's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for West Plains, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Horizon will welcome Chapin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Horizon is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for West Plains, they will host Estacado at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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