Football Preview: Hoxie Mustangs vs. Osceola Seminoles
After two games on the road, Hoxie is heading back home. After each having a week off, they and the Osceola Seminoles will shake off the cobwebs and face off against one another at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are at an even 5-5 against one another since October of 2014, but likely not for long.
Two weeks ago, Hoxie came up short against Paragould and fell 19-6.
Hoxie's defeat came about despite a quality game from Dillon Guthrie, who rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.3 yards per carry.
Osceola never got on the board in their matchup on September 6th, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Gosnell two weeks ago. They strolled past the Pirates with points to spare, taking the game 31-12.
Tyler Bell was nothing short of spectacular: he threw for 199 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 56 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2023. Jeremiah Jacobs was another key player, gaining 164 total yards and a touchdown.
Osceola'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 Johnny Spears and Bell.
Hoxie's loss ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-2. As for Osceola, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Hoxie took their win against Osceola in their previous meeting back in October of 2023 by a conclusive 35-14. In that matchup, Hoxie amassed a halftime lead of 28-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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