After flying high against Bayless/Hancock last Friday, Cuba came back down to earth. The Cuba Wildcats came up short against the Perryville Pirates on Friday, falling 38-14.
Despite the loss, Cuba still got an impressive performance from Jesse Elrod, who rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, and also threw for 194 yards and a touchdown. 85 of those passing yards were hauled in by Micah Volner.
Even if they lost, Cuba's defensive line still kept up the pressure with eight sacks. Leading the way was Dylan Ferguson with two. Ferguson is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Cuba now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Perryville, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-1.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Wildcats faces off against St. James at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cuba is facing St. James at the right time seeing as St. James is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Perryville, they will take on Windsor at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Perryville's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last seven games.
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