Verdigris was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They fell to the Vinita Hornets 19-14. The Cardinals were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hornets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2021.
Verdigris' defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Peyton Stelling, who rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown, and Garrett Hougland, who picked up 108 receiving yards and a touchdown. Those 148 rushing yards gave Stelling a new career-high.
Verdigris didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Antonio Riddle and Tate Roller. Roller is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Will Rogers was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 11 total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Verdigris' loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Vinita, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Cardinals challenges Cleveland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. They are coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Verdigris will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Vinita, they will take on Cascia Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cascia Hall's defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so Vinita's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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