Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ozark). They managed a 48-42 win over the Lamar Warriors on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Hillbillies needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
It was another big night for Koby Wilbanks, who rushed for 204 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.2 yards per carry, and also threw for 96 yards and a touchdown. His longest rush was for an incredible 73 yards.
Ozark was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 350 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lamar only rushed for 133.
Several Warriors players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Caiden Woods, who rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. The dominant performance gave Woods a new career-high in rushing yards. Eli Jones also helped out with an impressive 92 receiving yards.
Ozark moved to 4-5 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Lamar, they now also have a losing record at 4-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ozark will take on Clinton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ozark is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses. As for Lamar, they will challenge Waldron at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lamar is facing Waldron at the right time seeing as Waldron is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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