Smackover hadn't done well against Junction City recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Buckaroos came out on top against the Dragons by a score of 37-28. This was payback for the Buckaroos, who suffered a 17-15 loss the last time these two teams met.
When it comes to explaining why Junction City lost, don't look at Dakorey Larry. Despite the final result, he rushed for 52 yards and a pair of TDs, and also threw for 101 yards and two touchdowns. The Dragons' leading receiver Dakylan Hampton was Larry's top target yet again, picking up 55 receiving yards and one score, while also rushing for 44 yards.
Buckaroos
| 09/12/25 @ Junction City | 37-28 |
| 09/05/25 vs Fountain Lake | 63-28 |
| 08/29/25 vs Drew Central | 48-14 |
The win was the third in a row for Smackover, bringing their record up to 3-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 49.3 points this season. As for Junction City, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
After each having a week off, Smackover and Harmony Grove will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. This will be the Buckaroos' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Junction City, they will take on Foreman at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. The matchup will also give the Dragons their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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