The Crosbyton Chiefs will face off against the Memphis Cyclones at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Neither of those teams managed to put together many points in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.
Crosbyton can't be to happy about their upcoming road contest considering what happened when they opened their season on the away from home on Friday. They took a 14-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of Vega. The Chiefs' loss continues a trend for the team, making it 11 in a row dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Memphis couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 24-12 to Dimmitt on Friday. The Cyclones just can't catch a break and have now endured ten defeats in a row dating back to last season.
Despite their loss, Memphis saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Jonathan Henderson, who picked up 194 receiving yards, was perhaps the best of all. Henderson's longest reception was for an incredible 88 yards.
Memphis' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Isaiah Martinez. He didn't just play on offense: he also defended three passes and snagging two interceptions. Michael Thomas was another major factor on D, making eight total tackles (5.0 for loss).
Crosbyton came up short against Memphis in their previous meeting back in September of 2021, falling 24-20. Thankfully for Crosbyton, Cutter O'Neal (who rushed for 131 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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