Saltillo was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 35-28 to the Olive Branch Conquistadors. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Conquistadors apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Olive Branch found their leader in freshman Thomas Heffner, who rushed for 157 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries, and also threw for 31 yards and a touchdown. Heffner's longest rush was for an impressive 51 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Brandon Perry was another key player, rushing for 71 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
Saltillo's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Olive Branch, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-5 record.
Saltillo will look to defend their home field on Friday against Grenada at 7:00 p.m. Grenada will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Saltillo surely won't give up without a fight. As for Olive Branch, they will head out to face off against South Panola at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Olive Branch is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
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