Slater hadn't done well against Paris recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Slater Wildcats put the hurt on the Paris Coyotes with a sharp 68-48 win. Considering the Wildcats have won four contests by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Slater's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Chase Hemeyer, who threw for 229 yards and five touchdowns, and also rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown. Brandon Terrill was Hemeyer's top target, picking up 148 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Gatlin Fountain and Luke Ensor certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Fountain gained 162 total yards and two touchdowns, while Ensor threw for 346 yards and four touchdowns. Fountain also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making 12 total tackles (3.0 for loss). Brad Skinner helped Ensor out on the ground, rushing for 53 yards and two touchdowns.
Slater's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Paris, they dropped their record down to 5-3 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Wildcats challenges Braymer at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. They will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Slater surely won't give up without a fight. As for Paris, they will face off against Schuyler County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Schuyler County's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six matchups.
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