Smith-Cotton has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Hickman Kewpies at 7:00 p.m. Both are at an even 4-4 against one another since October of 2016, but likely not for long.
Smith-Cotton is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took a 35-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of Jefferson City on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Jays: they've now lost five in a row.
Despite their loss, Smith-Cotton saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Beau Gray, who threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 52 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, was perhaps the best of all. Kyren Staten was another key player, gaining 110 total yards and two touchdowns.
Smith-Cotton's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Nikah Cole and Emanuel Neal. Smith-Cotton got some further help from Samuel Wright: he made 16 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Hickman came into Friday's game having lost 13 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They took down Battle/Columbia Independent 34-20 on Friday.
Smith-Cotton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Hickman, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Smith-Cotton took their victory against Hickman in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 52-28. Will Smith-Cotton repeat their success, or does Hickman have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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