There's no place like home for Vinita, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They snuck past the Verdigris Cardinals with a 19-14 victory on Friday. The Hornets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Peyton Stelling and Garrett Hougland certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Stelling rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown, while Hougland picked up 108 receiving yards and a touchdown. Those 148 rushing yards gave Stelling a new career-high.
Vinita's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 1-4. As for Verdigris, they dropped their record down to 0-5 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Vinita will venture away from home to take on Cascia Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cascia Hall's defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so Vinita's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Verdigris, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Cardinals takes on Cleveland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Verdigris is facing Cleveland at the right time seeing as Cleveland is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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