It looked like the Kentucky Derby when Rivercrest took on Hoxie on Friday. The Rivercrest Colts took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 42-7 win over the Hoxie Mustangs. The Colts might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 24 points or more this season.
Cavonta Washington was his usual excellent self, throwing for 253 yards and five touchdowns on only 17 passes. Jakavion Williams did his part for the team as well, scoring a TD off of 36 receiving yards.
Despite the loss, Hoxie still got an impressive performance from Robert Urias-Martinez, who rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown on only five carries, and also picked up 32 receiving yards. That's the most rushing yards Urias-Martinez has posted since back in September of 2023.
Rivercrest's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Hoxie, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rivercrest will welcome Walnut Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Rivercrest's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five games. As for Hoxie, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Piggott at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hoxie is facing Piggott at the right time seeing as Piggott is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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