Holmes County had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They enjoyed a cozy 40-23 win over the Bozeman Bucks. This was payback for the Blue Devils, who suffered a 28-14 loss the last time these two teams met.
Holmes County got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Egan Segers out in front who rushed for 75 yards and two touchdowns.
Segers wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Holmes County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 224 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bozeman only rushed for 90.
Holmes County wouldn't let Bozeman keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Holmes County can thank Rhett Boyd and Kopper Nelson for forcing both of them. Holmes County got some further help from Aiden Justice: he made 11 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Although Bozeman took the loss, they still got scores from Kolton McClelland, Hayden Gay, and Jayden Spurlock.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Holmes County will head out to square off against Port St. Joe at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Bozeman, they will hit the road for the first time this season to take on Vernon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Bozeman focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday.
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