Southwest unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Adams Cougars by a score of 32-30 on Friday. The Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Southwest lost, don't look at Zachariah Cain. Despite the final result, he rushed for 75 yards and two TDs on only seven carries.
Adams' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tyriq Smith led the charge by rushing for 130 yards and four scores. Another player making a difference was Lowell Cumby, who gained 131 total yards and a touchdown.
Southwest didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 50-21 victory against Wilmer-Hutchins on the 4th. As for Adams, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 63-9 loss against Lincoln on the 5th.
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