After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Rapid City Christian, Hot Springs was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They blew past the Custer Wildcats 48-21 at home. With the Bison ahead 27-7 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Clancy Koupal continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 181 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries, while also picking up 31 receiving yards. Those 181 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Connor Kramer was another key rusher, rushing for 96 yards and two touchdowns.
Hot Springs' defense stepped up as well, laying out Ayden Petz. four times. Custer's QB won't forget Aidyn Janis anytime soon given he sacked him twice. Janis also sacked two sacks, which is notable because Hot Springs is 3-1 when he posts at least two sacks, but 1-2 otherwise.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hot Springs was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 307 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Custer only rushed for 98.
Hot Springs' victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-3. As for Custer, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hot Springs will venture away from home to take on St. Thomas More at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in St. Thomas More's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups. As for Custer, they are taking a road trip to challenge Belle Fourche at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Custer is facing Belle Fourche at the right time seeing as Belle Fourche is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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