Sweet Grass County had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell 20-14 to the Joliet J Hawks. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.
Jake Cook was a one-man wrecking crew For Joliet. as he rushed for 77 yards and a pair of scores on only six carries, and also threw for 86 yards and one TD. Gavin Thompson helped out on the ground, rushing for 119 yards.
Joliet has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Sweet Grass County and Joliet will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Sheepherders will face off against rival Manhattan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Joliet is set to take on their familiar foe Huntley Project at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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