Football Preview: Morton Ranch Mavericks vs. Jordan Warriors
The Morton Ranch Mavericks will square off against the Jordan Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Morton Ranch: they have been struggling with eight straight losses at home dating back to last season, while Jordan has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road also dating back to last season.
Morton Ranch will head into Friday's matchup ready to turn things around: they couldn't quite beat Katy Taylor on Friday, but the three-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 40-point defeat they were dealt last Saturday. Morton Ranch fell just short of Katy Taylor by a score of 17-14.
Meanwhile, Jordan won against Tompkins last Friday with 24 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Thursday. Jordan enjoyed a cozy 24-7 win over Mayde Creek.
Jordan's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zion Jones, who rushed for 44 yards and two touchdowns. Tanner West was another key player, gaining 138 total yards.
Morton Ranch's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Jordan, their win bumped their record up to 4-0.
Morton Ranch couldn't quite finish off Jordan when the teams last played back in November of 2023 and fell 52-49. Can Morton Ranch avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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