Trumann couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 27-20 to the Nettleton Raiders on Friday. Despite 144 more yards than the Raiders, the Wildcats couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Trumann's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Kayden Dunavin, who rushed for 193 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.7 yards per carry, and Bradon Whitsett, who rushed for 90 yards and two touchdowns.
Dunavin wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Trumann was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 373 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Nettleton only rushed for 91.
Maddox Hampton was the offensive standout of the contest as he threw for 152 yards and two touchdowns while completing 90% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
The win made it two in a row for Nettleton and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Trumann will head out to challenge Walnut Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Nettleton, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Beebe at 7:00 p.m.
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