Smith-Cotton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against the Hickman Kewpies, falling 42-22. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Kewpies apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Beau Gray and Kyren Staten certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Gray rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, while Staten punched in a rushing score.
Smith-Cotton's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Hickman, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3.
Smith-Cotton will venture away from home to challenge Battle/Columbia Independent at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Smith-Cotton is facing Battle/Columbia Independent at the right time seeing as Battle/Columbia Independent is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Hickman, they will face off against Jefferson City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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