Fresh off their first victory of the season, the Houston Tigers (1-3, 1-1 SCA) travel Friday night to Thayer (3-1, 2-0 SCA). Here’s a brief preview of the matchup:
THIS WEEK’S OPPONENT: Thayer improved to 3-1 and 2-0 in the SCA with an 8-0 victory last week against Salem. …Since losing their season opener 56-14 at state-ranked Hayti, the Bobcats have defeated New Madrid County Central (54-24), Liberty (38-35) and Salem. …Thayer is ranked ninth in Class 1. …Senior running back Garrett Young’s one-yard score in the third quarter provided the lone points in Thayer’s win at Salem.
TIGER TIDBITS: Houston had 252 total yards through its first three games before amassing 295 last week against Cabool. …The Tigers will start their fourth different center of the season as junior Brecken Adey will play the position tonight. …Junior lineman Dawson Koch hurt his knee late in the Cabool game and will not play at Thayer.
AROUND THE LEAGUE: Tonight’s SCA games:
Houston (1-3, 1-1) at Thayer (3-1, 2-0)
Salem (2-2, 1-1) at Ava (4-0, 2-0)
Willow Springs (1-3, 1-1) at Liberty (0-4, 0-2)
Cabool (0-4, 0-2) at Mountain Grove (3-1, 1-1)
DISTRICT STANDINGS: The Tigers are currently fourth in Class 2 District 3. Here are the standings:
1. Ava 4-0 50.50
2. Mountain Grove 3-1 45.67
3. Strafford 2-2 33.33
4. Houston 1-3 26.00
5. Cuba 1-3 25.50
6. Liberty 0-4 25.17
7. Willow Springs 1-3 19.33
8. Diamond 0-4 17.50