It was a proper cat-fight when River Road duked it out withGuymon on Friday. The River Road Wildcats won a match that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Guymon Tigers 29-28. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Wildcats' disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 943rd in Texas, while the Tigers are ranked 156th in Oklahoma).
River Road had a senior duo take command as Malaki Miller gained 141 total yards and two touchdowns and Alex Warren rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown. Miller was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 50 yards. Brodrick Mcgowan was in the mix too, providing River Road with two touchdowns.
River Road was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 266 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 266 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
River Road didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Warren, Elijah Urias, and Mcgowan picked up one apiece. Urias is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last 15 games he's played dating back to last season.
River Road now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Guymon, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. River Road will take on Dalhart at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Dalhart will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something River Road surely won't give up without a fight. As for Guymon, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Oklahoma City Patriots HomeSchool at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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