Bluff Dale had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They took their game on the road on Friday with ease, bagging a 46-0 victory over the Throckmorton Greyhounds. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Bobcats as it put an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Eli Cashion had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 77 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 41 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another rusher making a difference was Austin Saucedo, who rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown.
Saucedo wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Bluff Dale was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 266 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Bluff Dale wouldn't let Throckmorton keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Saucedo led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself. Kaden Wentworth didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made 17 total tackles.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bluff Dale will face off against Brookesmith at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Bluff Dale is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Throckmorton, they will take on Harrold at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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