You can't lose the contest if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Tahoka's strategy against Cross Plains on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Tahoka Bulldogs blew the Cross Plains Buffaloes out of the water with a 56-13 final score. Considering the Bulldogs have won three games by more than 28 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Conner Barcheers, who rushed for 196 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 9.8 yards per carry. Brogan Stone was another key player, throwing for 167 yards and three touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes.
Tahoka wouldn't let Cross Plains keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force five fumbles. Steven Hernandez led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself. Hernandez is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least six every time he's taken the field this season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Tahoka was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 267 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 152 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Tahoka's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Cross Plains, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tahoka will host Grape Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Tahoka knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 point or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Grape Creek likes a good challenge. As for Cross Plains, they will face off against Sterling City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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