Memphis is on a four-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Crosbyton a six-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Memphis Cyclones will host the Crosbyton Chiefs at 7:00 p.m. Neither of those teams managed to put together many points in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.
Last Friday, Memphis came up short against Dimmitt and fell 24-12.
Despite their loss, Memphis saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Jonathan Henderson, who picked up 194 receiving yards, was perhaps the best of all. Henderson torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 88 yards.
Memphis' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Isaiah Martinez. He didn't just play on offense: he also defended three passes and snagging two interceptions. Michael Thomas was another major factor on D, making eight total tackles (5.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Crosbyton had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell 14-6 to Vega on Friday.
Memphis didn't have too much breathing room in their match against Crosbyton when the teams last played back in September of 2021, but they still walked away with a 24-20 win. Will Memphis repeat their success, or does Crosbyton have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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