Adams is still winless after their match against Sunset on Friday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They fell just short of the Sunset Bison by a score of 20-18. One positive for the Cougars, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Despite the defeat, Adams saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Tyriq Smith rushed for 208 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. Those 208 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Smith.
Smith was just one part of a punishing run game: Adams was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 249 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Adams' loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Sunset, they moved to 3-6 with that win, which also ended their six-game losing streak.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Cougars dukes it out withMolina at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Sunset, they will head out on the road to face off against West Mesquite at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in West Mesquite's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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