The Ulysses Tigers were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 26-20 to the Smith Center Redmen.
Ulysses' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Caden Ledesma, who threw for 194 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Ulysses' loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Smith Center, their win was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Ulysses will take on Liberal at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers will need to watch out since the Redskins have now posted at least 31 points in their last three games. As for Smith Center, they will square off against Oakley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Redmen will be up against the Plainsmen's rather soft defense (which has allowed 28 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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