Loudon was the 34-7 winner over Hixson when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Redskins and the Wildcats were almost perfectly matched up on Friday, but the Redskins suffered a 20-19 defeat. The Redskins gained 143 more yards on the day, but it was the Wildcats that made the best use of them.
When it comes to explaining why Loudon lost, don't look at Nolan Bassett. Despite the final result, he rushed for 142 yards and three scores while picking up 8.9 yards per carry. Levi Russell helped out on the ground, rushing for 103 yards.
Loudon didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Bassett and Dashaun Reynolds, who each picked up one interception apiece.
Loudon's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Hixson, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Loudon didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 42-21 defeat against Stone Memorial on the 19th. As for Hixson, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 31-14 loss against Warren County on the 19th.
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