Box Elder was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 23-17 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Woods Cross Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bees of the 17-12 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Viliami Tapa'Atoutai was his usual excellent self, rushing for 124 yards and two touchdowns for Woods Cross. Tapa'Atoutai's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 101 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Box Elder's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Woods Cross, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Box Elder will venture away from home to take on Bonneville at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Woods Cross, they are taking a road trip to face off against Bountiful at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bountiful will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Woods Cross surely won't give up without a fight.
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