Cottondale had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Sneads Pirates 24-21. For the Hornets, this counts as revenge for the 46-22 loss the Pirates walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2023.
Cottondale was led to victory by Jocarian Garrett and Cameron Odom. Garrett rushed for 169 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.7 yards per carry, while Odom rushed for 228 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.8 yards per carry.
Garrett wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Cottondale was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 400 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 267 rushing yards in 12 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Several Pirates players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Pious Reed, who rushed for 112 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cottondale will square off against FAMU DRS at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cottondale will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Sneads, they will challenge Seminole County at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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