West Memphis extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 13 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-10. They were outmatched by the Jonesboro Hurricane and fell 56-25. While losing is never fun, the Blue Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arkansas football rankings (they are ranked 140th, while the Hurricane are ranked 41st).
As for Jonesboro, the win got them back to even at 5-5. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jonesboro's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Asa Myers led the charge by throwing for 167 yards and four TDs on only 15 passes, while also punching in one rushing score. Myers' passing game has become a key predictor of the Hurricane's success: the team is 3-1 when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 2-4 otherwise. Kameron Davis was in the mix too, providing Jonesboro with three touchdowns.
West Memphis does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Jonesboro, they will face off against Southside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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