Football Recap: Malik Jackson and Devon Simmons Pace Nimitz Defense
By Team Reports
Nov 3, 2024, 12:53pm
Football Recap: Nimitz Vikings vs. Pearce Mustangs
Nimitz was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They came up short against the Pearce Mustangs, falling 35-13. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Vikings of the 50-28 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Nimitz wouldn't let Pearce keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Nimitz can thank Malik Jackson and Devon Simmons for forcing both of them. Nimitz got some further help from Mundy Hill: he picked up a sack and made 12 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Nimitz's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Pearce, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 7-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Nimitz and Dallas Jesuit are set to duel on Friday. Dallas Jesuit is coming into the match with three straight wins at home, so Nimitz will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Pearce, they will take on Berkner at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Pearce's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six games.
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