Claude entered their match against Booker on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Claude Mustangs came up short against the Booker Kiowas, falling 66-42. The Mustangs haven't had much luck with the Kiowas recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Claude's loss came despite strong showings from Holden Tice and Thomas Slack. Tice threw for 112 yards and three touchdowns on only ten passes, while Slack rushed for 106 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Claude was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 227 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in August of 2023.
Claude didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Brady Shelton picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown.
Booker got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Chase Nelson out in front who threw for 218 yards and five touchdowns, and also rushed for 78 yards on only seven carries. Another player making a difference was Adrian Rosales, who gained 99 total yards and four touchdowns.
Claude's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Booker, their win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Boys Ranch the next time they take the field. Claude will head out to face Boys Ranch at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Booker will host them at 7:00 p.m. on October 25th.
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