The Stanton County Trojans are taking a road trip to challenge the Smith Center Redmen at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Stanton County is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Having struggled with seven losses in a row dating back to last season, Stanton County finally turned things around against Syracuse on Friday. They blew past the Bulldogs 42-0 at home. The Trojans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Stanton County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Sean Hines, who rushed for 130 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. Hines' longest rush was for an impressive 57 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. The team also got some help courtesy of Arihm Gonzalez, who rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Stanton County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 320 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Stanton County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Eduardo Rodriguez, Gerardo Robles, and Carlos Ramos picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Smith Center ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They managed a 20-14 win over Thomas More Prep-Marian. The victory was some much needed relief for the Redmen as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Stanton County's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Smith Center, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
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