Walnut Springs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 72-50 to the Covington Owls. The Hornets lost against the Owls in their previous head to head back in September of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 46-0 score last time.
Defeat or not, Walnut Springs got some senior leadership from Jesse Lamb and Josue Ontiveros. Lamb gained 168 total yards and three touchdowns, while Ontiveros threw for 178 yards and four touchdowns. With that strong performance, Lamb is now averaging an impressive 101.9 rushing yards per game.
Walnut Springs' loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Covington, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-6.
Walnut Springs will host Avalon at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Avalon's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Covington, they are taking a road trip to take on Blum at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Blum will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Covington surely won't give up without a fight.
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