Horseshoe Bend was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 30-22 to the Salmon River Savages. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Savages apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Despite the loss, Horseshoe Bend still got an impressive performance from Trey Bauer, who rushed for 251 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.7 yards per carry. Bauer was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 61 yards.
Even though they lost, Horseshoe Bend was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 321 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Horseshoe Bend's record is now 1-5. As for Salmon River, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4.
Horseshoe Bend will venture away from home to square off against Tri-Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Salmon River, they will host Council at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Council will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Salmon River surely won't give up without a fight.
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