Trumann extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping them down to 2-7. They were beaten by the Southside Southerners 41-8. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arkansas football rankings (they are ranked 144th, while the Southerners are ranked 41st).
Even if they lost, Trumann's defensive line still kept up the pressure with seven sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Ashton Irwin and Isaiah Carrillo, who racked up four sacks between them.
As for Southside, their record is now 8-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by 21 points or more this season.
Southside had a senior duo take command as Owen McLaughlin rushed for 132 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries and Trey Allen threw for 174 yards and three TDs. McLaughlin's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 132 rushing yards. Brayden York did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 90 receiving yards.
Trumann does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Southside, they will challenge Blytheville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: McLaughlin and Courtney Rogers.
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