Beaumont entered their matchup against Oak Hills on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Beaumont Cougars fell 28-19 to the Oak Hills Bulldogs. The loss was the Cougars' first of the season.
When it comes to explaining why Beaumont lost, don't look at Jeremiah Duhu. Despite the final result, he rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries, and also threw for 144 yards and a touchdown on only 13 passes. Duhu's longest rush was for an incredible 76 yards. Beaumont also got a significant boost from Trashawn James-Reek, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 96 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Beaumont was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 233 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Beaumont's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-1. As for Oak Hills, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Beaumont will host Murrieta Mesa at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Beaumont's defense has only allowed 16 points per game this season, so Murrieta Mesa's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Oak Hills, they will welcome St. Bonaventure at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Oak Hills will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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