Oxford suffered their biggest loss since September 29, 2023 on Friday. They were beaten by the South Central Timberwolves 78-32. The game marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Despite the loss, Oxford still got an impressive performance from Cordell Jordan, who rushed for 189 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Chase Douglas, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Even though they lost, Oxford was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 271 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 191 rushing yards in seven consecutive matchups.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead South Central to victory, but perhaps none more so than Easton Huck, who threw for 195 yards and five touchdowns on perfect 7-for-7 passing, and also rushed for 63 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. JT Prusa did his part for the team as well, scoring a TD off of 141 receiving yards.
Oxford's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-2. As for South Central, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Oxford will welcome Kinsley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Oxford is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56 points per game this season. As for South Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Spearville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Spearville is coming into the match with four straight losses on the road, meaning South Central will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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