Sultana had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were beaten by the Granite Hills Cougars 62-21 on Friday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
Austin Mullinax and Dell Hester certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Mullinax threw for 214 yards and one touchdown, while Hester gained 75 total yards and two touchdowns.
Aamir Sneed was a one-man wrecking crew For Granite Hills. as he rushed for 251 yards and three TDs on only 13 carries, and also threw for 159 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. Sneed really tore up the turf during one magnificent 85-yard run. Granite Hills also got help from Kaylen Edwards, who showed off his sure hands for 96 receiving yards.
Sultana wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 35-13 defeat against Liberty on the 28th. As for Granite Hills, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 28-23 loss against Patriot on the 29th.
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