Sparks was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a blow against the Spring Creek Spartans, falling 49-14. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Railroaders of the 50-14 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Spring Creek got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Mccoy Mcartor out in front who rushed for 61 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, and also picked up 61 receiving yards and a touchdown. Mcartor's longest reception was for an impressive 61 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Another back making a difference was Landon Boyle, who rushed for 81 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries.
Sparks' loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Spring Creek, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-4.
Sparks has already played their next matchup, a 62-21 defeat against Elko on the 4th. As for Spring Creek, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 15-6 victory against South Tahoe on the 4th.
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