Sneads couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Cottondale Hornets by a score of 24-21 on Friday. The Pirates were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hornets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Several Pirates players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Pious Reed, who rushed for 112 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
Cottondale had a senior duo take command as Jocarian Garrett rushed for 169 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.7 yards per carry and Cameron Odom rushed for 228 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.8 yards per carry.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sneads will host Seminole County at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Cottondale, they will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against FAMU DRS at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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