After soaring to 35 points the game before, Roosevelt was a bit more limited in their game on Thursday. They lost to the Pinkston Vikings at home by a 24-9 margin. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2021.
It was another big night for Coleman Oby, who rushed for 247 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.8 yards per carry for Pinkston. Oby was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 57 yards.
Roosevelt's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Pinkston, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-5.
Roosevelt will venture away from home to take on Lincoln at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. That contest will pit two of the most dominant against one another: Semaj Beaver and Jarmon Trotter Sr. As for Pinkston, they will host Carter at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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