East Poinsett County couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Walnut Ridge Bobcats on Friday, falling 37-0. The Warriors lost against the Bobcats in their previous head to head back in September of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 34-30 score last time.
Walnut Ridge was led to victory by Jersie Cunningham and Jayden Saulsbury. Cunningham rushed for 137 yards and a touchdown, while Saulsbury rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
East Poinsett County will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Rivercrest at 7:00 p.m. on September 13th. As for Walnut Ridge, they will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against Trumann at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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