Shamrock had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They snuck past the Sundown Roughnecks with a 38-34 victory on Thursday. For the Irish, this counts as revenge for the 34-18 defeat the Roughnecks walked away with the last time they faced one another back in August of 2023.
Philip Cook had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 231 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also threw for 158 yards and two touchdowns. His longest rush was for an impressive 54 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Josh Whittington was another key player, picking up 90 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Shamrock will host West Texas at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Sundown, they will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against Lubbock Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sundown is looking for their season?s first win.
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