Murtaugh faced Oakley in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Red Devils took a 44-36 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hornets. The Red Devils' loss continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.
Several Red Devils players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Dallin Virgin, who rushed for 120 yards and one TD on only 13 carries. Virgin really tore up the turf during one magnificent 71-yard run. The team also got some help courtesy of Stetson Perkins, who rushed for 60 yards and one touchdown.
Special teams also deserves some recognition, posting 12 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Virgin, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Murtaugh's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Oakley, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-6.
Coincidentally, Murtaugh and Oakley will both be playing Glenns Ferry the next time they take the field. The Hornets will head out to face the Pilots at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Red Devils will host them at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
