Trumann was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against the Pocahontas Redskins, falling 44-22. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 14-8 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Trumann's loss came despite strong showings from Bradon Whitsett and Tony Postell Jr. Whitsett rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries, while Postell Jr rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Trumann was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 367 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 180 rushing yards in six consecutive matchups.
Trumann wouldn't let Pocahontas keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Trumann can thank Sam Hatcher and Isaiah Carrillo for forcing both of them. Carrillo is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Trumann's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Pocahontas, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Trumann will be playing in front of their home fans against Blytheville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Pocahontas, they are taking a road trip to face off against Westside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Pocahontas has three straight wins, Westside has four straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
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