There's no place like home for Walnut Ridge, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past the Piggott Mohawks 43-8 at home on Friday. Considering the Bobcats have won three contests by more than 34 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Walnut Ridge had a senior duo take command as Enrique Perez rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries and Jayden Saulsbury rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Walnut Ridge was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 414 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 175 rushing yards in 18 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Walnut Ridge pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. As for Piggott, they are on a 16-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Walnut Ridge will head out to square off against Rivercrest at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Walnut Ridge is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 28.5 points per game this season. As for Piggott, they will venture away from home to take on Hoxie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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