Kent-Meridian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were outmatched by the White River Hornets on the road and fell 45-7.
White River had a senior duo take command as Tristan Waterman threw for 256 yards and four touchdowns while completing 76.5% of his passes and Tate Bowen picked up 169 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Those 256 passing yards set a new season-high mark for Waterman.
Kent-Meridian's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for White River, they pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Kent-Meridian will square off against Auburn Mountainview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for White River, they will take on Decatur at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Decatur will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something White River surely won't give up without a fight.
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