If Cuba was feeling good off their 39-0 takedown of Linn last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cuba Wildcats were just a hair shy of victory on Friday and fell 29-28 to the Clever Blue Jays.
Cuba's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Paco Leos, who rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown. Leos also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles. Jesse Elrod was another key passer, throwing for 160 yards and two touchdowns.
Even if they lost, Cuba's defense still kept up the pressure with six sacks. Leading the way was Brendon Stephens and his three. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up three sacks and making eight total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Even though they lost, Cuba was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 410 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since was before the start of last season.
Cuba dropped their record down to 1-1 with that defeat, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Clever, their win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-0.
Cuba will take on Grandview at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Clever, they will venture away from home to face off against Reeds Spring at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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