After soaring to 53 points the game before, Houston County was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They came up short against the McEwen Warriors, falling 26-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Fighting Irish were not able to get on the board.
Robert Kizer threw for 31 yards on six of 11 attempts.
Tristen Hooper was his top target, picking up 38 receiving yards. On the ground,
Preston Mitchell rushed for 42 yards.
Jesse Ross was his usual excellent self, rushing for 106 yards and a touchdown for McEwen. That's the most rushing yards Ross has posted since back in August.
Houston County's loss dropped their record down to 7-3. As for McEwen, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 7-3.
Houston County wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 14-6 defeat against Eagleville on the 8th. McEwen has also already played their next game, a 49-19 victory against Huntland on the 8th.
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