Trumann was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 26-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Blytheville Chickasaws. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 30-24 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Trumann lost, don't look at Tony Postell Jr. Despite the final result, he rushed for 228 yards and a touchdown while picking up 12.7 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Postell Jr a new career-high in rushing yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Bradon Whitsett, who rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown.
Even though they lost, Trumann was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 369 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.
Trumann's record now sits at 2-6. As for Blytheville, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Trumann will take on Southside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Southside will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Trumann surely won't give up without a fight. As for Blytheville, they will head out on the road to square off against Pocahontas at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pocahontas will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.
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