Sulphur Springs put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against the Mt. Pleasant Tigers by a score of 24-14. Given the Wildcats' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 166th, while the Tigers are ranked 353rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jaxson Haire continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 119 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries, while also picking up 64 receiving yards.
Sulphur Springs' defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB 3.5 times. Truth Holmes was especially locked on to Mt. Pleasant's QB and sacked him twice. Grayson Hardy was another major factor on D, making 11 total tackles and snagged an interception.
Sulphur Springs' win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Mt. Pleasant, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Sulphur Springs will head out to face off against Aubrey at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Sulphur Springs' defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Aubrey's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Mt. Pleasant, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Whitehouse.
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