Montgomery County's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They managed a 33-28 win over the Wright City Wildcats. That's more bragging rights for Montgomery County, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
While passing duties were split, you can't argue with the impact Jacob Hogue and Adrian Combs both made on the matchup. Hogue gained 243 total yards and a touchdown while Combs rushed for 59 yards and two touchdowns. Combs has become a key player for Montgomery County: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 0-5 otherwise. Attis Bartlett also helped out with an impressive 88 receiving yards.
When it comes to explaining why Wright City lost, don't look at Duan McRoberts Jr.. Despite the final result, he rushed for 253 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.0 yards per carry, and also threw for 41 yards and a touchdown. McRoberts Jr.'s longest rush was for an incredible 86 yards.
Montgomery County's victory bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Wright City, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-4.
Montgomery County will head out to square off against Louisiana at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Montgomery County is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Wright City, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against North Callaway at 7:00 p.m. North Callaway will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Wright City surely won't give up without a fight.
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