Overton hadn't done well against Tenaha recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Overton Mustangs claimed a resounding 65-23 victory over the Tenaha Tigers at home. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by 30 points or more this season.
Bryce Still continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 98 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries, while also throwing for 179 yards and four touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2023.
Overton wouldn't let Tenaha keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Kason Hawkins, Kash Holleman, and Gabriel Miller picked up one apiece.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Overton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 261 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
The win was the fifth in a row for Overton, bringing their record for this year to 5-1. As for Tenaha, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-5.
Overton will head out on the road to challenge Lovelady at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Overton knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully Lovelady likes a good challenge. As for Tenaha, they will host Alto at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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