South had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-4 to make it six. They lost 35-13 to the Hutchinson Salthawks. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas football rankings (they are ranked 125th, while the Salthawks are ranked 24th).
Izrael Telles threw for 99 yards and one TD. Jabrien Curtis was his top target, picking up 81 receiving yards. On the ground, Armane Redmond rushed for 83 yards.
As for Hutchinson, their record now sits at 3-1. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Hutchinson's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Robert Hunter, who threw for 252 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.5 yards per attempt. The Salthawks' leading receiver Larry Jeremiah was Hunter's top target yet again, picking up 158 receiving yards and one score.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. South is set to take on their familiar foe Valley Center on Friday. Meanwhile, Hutchinson will square off against rival Derby at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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