Sunset hadn't done well against Adams recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Sunset Bison sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 20-18 victory over the Adams Cougars. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Bison as it put an end to their six-game losing streak.
When it comes to explaining why Adams lost, don't look at Tyriq Smith. Despite the final result, he rushed for 208 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. Those 208 rushing yards gave Smith a new career-high.
Sunset's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-6. As for Adams, their loss was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-9.
Sunset will square off against West Mesquite at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. West Mesquite will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Sunset surely won't give up without a fight. As for Adams, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Cougars challenges Molina at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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