Football Recap: Cherokee Trail Piles Up the Points Against Smoky Hill + How To Watch

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Previous 6 Games

10/30/25 - Home	35-7 W
10/31/24 - Away	41-0 W
10/26/23 - Home	35-0 W
10/27/22 - Away	28-23 W
10/14/21 - Home	36-28 W
10/23/20 - Away	35-21 W

After only 13 points in their last contest, Cherokee Trail made sure to put some points up on the board against Smoky Hill on Thursday. The Cougars simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Buffaloes 35-7. The Cougars haven't had any issues with the Buffaloes recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.

Cherokee Trail found their leader in sophomore Owen Newell, who rushed for 130 yards and two scores while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. Bryson Peterson was another key player, throwing for 157 yards and a pair of TDs.

Cherokee Trail didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Smoky Hill to a completion percentage of just 47.4%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Cristian Mbamarah and Brian Cusack, who each logged one passes deflected. They're winless (0-3) when they limit the passing game like that.

Cherokee Trail's defense didn't let Jayden Hopkins, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Brandon Rodriguez, Zaid Barakat, and Lucas Diaz, who each picked up one sack apiece. Cherokee Trail received some extra help from Nico Mavromat, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.

Cherokee Trail's victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Smoky Hill, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.

Looking ahead, Cherokee Trail will challenge Fountain-Fort Carson at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Logan Posey and Da'Kari Releford Jr. Smoky Hill does not have any more games scheduled as of now.