The East Robertson Indians will face off against the Houston County Fighting Irish at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
East Robertson is headed out to face Houston County after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. East Robertson claimed a resounding 30-0 victory over Liberty Creek at home. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Indians just coasted through the last quarter.
East Robertson's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kason Young, who rushed for 35 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 223 yards while completing 71.4% of his passes. Caleb McNiel handled things on the ground, rushing for 94 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Meanwhile, Houston County humbled Hickman County with a 39-8 victory.
Preston Mitchell was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 183 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. His longest rush was for an incredible 80 yards. Another player making a difference was Tristen Hooper, who picked up 165 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Everything came up roses for East Robertson against Houston County in their previous meeting back in August of 2023 as the squad secured a 69-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for East Robertson since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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