Horizon is still winless after their game against Forest on Friday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They fell just short of the Forest Wildcats by a score of 21-19.
Horizon's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaio Oliveira, who rushed for 186 yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, Oliveira is now averaging an impressive 116.2 rushing yards per game. Emmanuel Blackwell was another key player, gaining 78 total yards and a touchdown.
Horizon wouldn't let Forest keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Horizon can thank Blake Mottley and Holden Kubitz for forcing both of them. Kubitz is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Horizon got some further help from Nicholas Grantz: he made ten total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Even though they lost, Horizon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Forest's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Caleb Sanford led the charge by throwing for 204 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 44 yards. Jayden Serrano was in the mix too, providing Forest with two touchdowns.
Horizon's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Forest, the win snapped their losing streak at four games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-3 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Horizon will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Evans at 7:00 p.m. As for Forest, they will face off against Gainesville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Gainesville's defense has only allowed 11.2 points per game this season, so Forest's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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