A victory for Coyle just wasn't in the cards on Thursday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against the Covington-Douglas Wildcats, falling 54-8. The Bluejackets were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 38-8.
Ford Smith continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Covington-Douglas, throwing for 152 yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 75 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. Smith didn't just play on offense: he also made five total tackles and defended a pass.
Coyle's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Covington-Douglas, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Coyle's road trip will continue as they head out to face Cherokee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Covington-Douglas, they will take on Davenport at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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