Arnold dropped to 1-3 on Friday, ending the team's four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Blountstown Tigers 58-22. While losing is never fun, the Marlins can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 359th, while the Tigers are ranked 176th).
Despite the loss, Arnold still got an impressive performance from Will Cotter, who rushed for 92 yards and one score, and also threw for 80 yards and a pair of TDs.
As for Blountstown, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. Fans of they have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
It was another big night for Amari Thomas, who rushed for 370 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 18.5 yards per carry. He continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaylen Jones, who rushed for 43 yards and one TD.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Arnold will welcome Choctawhatchee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Indians' defense has only allowed 4.2 points per game this season, so the Marlins' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Blountstown, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against W.S. Neal at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Tigers 12.8, the Eagles 14.5) so any points scored will be well earned.
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