For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Cloudland and Cosby meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Highlanders received a blow as they fell 38-22 to the Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Highlanders of the 27-26 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
Cosby's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but David Baker led the charge by rushing for 124 yards and one score, while also picking up 41 receiving yards. Baker's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 124 rushing yards. Gage McCarty was another key player, rushing for 67 yards and a pair of TDs.
Cloudland's loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 2-4. As for Cosby, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Coincidentally, Cloudland and Cosby will both be playing Sunbright the next time they take the field. The Highlanders will host the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Eagles will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th.
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