Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Holy Cross). They took their contest on the road on Friday with ease, bagging a 38-8 win over the Morgan County Cougars. The high-scoring effort was just what the Indians needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Holy Cross' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Thomas Maddox led the charge by rushing for 51 yards and a touchdown, while also throwing for 84 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Maddox has posted since back in October of 2023. Trevin Figgs was another key back, rushing for 75 yards and a touchdown.
Holy Cross didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Xavier Thornberry.
The victory snapped Holy Cross' losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-4 record. As for Morgan County, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 2-4.
Holy Cross will host Bishop Brossart at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Morgan County, they are taking a road trip to face off against Jenkins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both have had a bumpy ride up to this point with six consecutive losses for Jenkins and four for Morgan County.
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