Smith-Cotton has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Hickman Kewpies at 7:00 p.m. Both are at an even 4-4 against one another since October of 2016, but likely not for long.
Smith-Cotton is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took a 35-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of Jefferson City on Friday. The Tigers haven't had much luck with the Jays recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Despite their defeat, Smith-Cotton saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Beau Gray, who threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 52 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, was perhaps the best of all. Kyren Staten was another key player, gaining 110 total yards and two touchdowns.
Smith-Cotton'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 Nikah Cole and Emanuel Neal. Samuel Wright was another major factor on D, making 16 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Hickman came into Friday's matchup having lost 13 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They strolled past Battle/Columbia Independent with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 34-20.
Smith-Cotton's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Hickman, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Smith-Cotton took their victory against Hickman in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 52-28. Does Smith-Cotton have another victory up their sleeve, or will Hickman turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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