A win for Southmont just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were outmatched by the Tri-West Hendricks Bruins on the road and fell 42-7. The Mounties were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-0.
Southmont didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Cale Chadd and Ian Snook.
Tri-West Hendricks' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Malachi Walden led the charge by throwing for 204 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 passes, while also rushing for 41 yards and a touchdown. Walden has become a key player for Tri-West Hendricks: the team is 4-1 when he posts at least three passing touchdowns, but 1-3 otherwise. Another back making a difference was Derek Reid, who gained 127 total yards and two touchdowns.
Southmont is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6. As for Tri-West Hendricks, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Southmont's and North Montgomery will meet in a classic North v. South matchup at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. North Montgomery is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Southmont will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Tri-West Hendricks, they will venture away from home to face off against Indianapolis Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Tri-West Hendricks has three straight wins, Indianapolis Washington has four straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
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