Boyd was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were beaten by the Ponder Lions 49-14. The Yellowjackets lost against the Lions in their previous head to head back in October of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 30-24 score last time.
When it comes to explaining why Boyd lost, don't look at Will McIntire. Despite the final result, he rushed for 29 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 163 yards on 13 of 25 attempts.
It was another big night for Tyson Price, who rushed for 125 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries, and also threw for 231 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes for Ponder. Price is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Johnny Arellano was another key player, rushing for 174 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.2 yards per carry.
Boyd's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Ponder, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-1.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Vernon the next time they take the field. Ponder will head out to face Vernon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Boyd will host them at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th.
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