The Pocahontas Redskins will head out to face off against the Blytheville Chickasaws at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
On Friday, Pocahontas made easy work of Westside and carried off a 38-14 win. The Redskins haven't had any issues with the Warriors recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Blytheville, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past Trumann, posting a 56-24 win. That looming 56-24 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Chickasaws yet this season.
Pocahontas better keep an eye on Courtney Rogers. He was instrumental in Blytheville's win, rushing for 144 yards and three scores on only eight carries. Rogers is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 129 every time he's taken the field this season. Chad Bell was another key player, throwing for 119 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only ten passes.
Blytheville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 243 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 174 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Pocahontas now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Blytheville, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.
Pocahontas was able to grind out a solid win over Blytheville in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, winning 26-14. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Redskins since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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