Big Sandy suffered their biggest defeat since October 13, 2023 on Friday. They took a blow against the Beckville Bearcats, falling 65-34. The Wildcats haven't had much luck with the Bearcats recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Despite the loss, Big Sandy still got an impressive performance from Lurbryson Ross, who rushed for 138 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 46 receiving yards and a touchdown. Ross was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 50 yards. Kayden Smith was another key player, throwing for 223 yards and two touchdowns while completing 73.1% of his passes.
Big Sandy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Landon Hartman, Key Williams, and Malijah Francis picked up one apiece.
It was another big night for Jorden Prince, who rushed for 307 yards and seven touchdowns while picking up 11.4 yards per carry, and also picked up 48 receiving yards for Beckville. Prince continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Kenyon Lusk also helped out with an impressive 89 receiving yards.
Big Sandy's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Beckville, they pushed their record up to 6-0 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Big Sandy will square off against Elysian Fields at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Big Sandy's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three games. As for Beckville, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Bearcats dukes it out withWaskom at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. They will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Beckville surely won't give up without a fight.
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