Samson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. The game between the Tigers and the Cottonwood Bears didn't end well, with the Tigers falling 40-22. The Tigers lost against the Bears in their previous head to head back in September of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 48-7 score last time.
Despite the loss, Samson still got an impressive performance from Gus Revels, who rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns. The Tigers also got help from Kelin Hornsby, who showed off his sure hands for 88 receiving yards.
Ethan Simmons produced another solid effort rushing for 89 yards and one score on only eight carries, while also throwing for 136 yards and a pair of TDs on only six passes for Cottonwood. Louis Scales was another key player, rushing for 157 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 15 carries.
Samson now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Cottonwood, the victory got them back to even at 2-2-1.
Looking ahead, Samson will be playing in front of their home fans against Kinston at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. The Tigers will be up against the Bulldogs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 28.8 points per match), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Cottonwood, they will head out on the road to challenge Rehobeth at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th.
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