Football Preview: Green Level Gators vs. Middle Creek Mustangs
Green Level hasn't had much luck against Middle Creek recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Green Level Gators will venture away from home to challenge the Middle Creek Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. Both are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Having struggled with nine losses in a row dating back to last season, Green Level finally turned things around against Cary on Friday. They breezed by the Imps at home to the tune of 30-0. The Gators' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Middle Creek, who bounced back after a loss on the road on September 6th. They were the clear victor by a 34-10 margin over Holly Springs on Friday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Mustangs as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
A big part of Middle Creek's win came down to the chemistry between Hawke Shoenfeld and his top target Braylon Stewart. Shoenfeld threw for 173 yards and four touchdowns while Stewart picked up 111 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Middle Creek also got a significant boost from Jayden Spencer, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 106 yards.
Middle Creek's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. Cody Wicker was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sackshimself.
Green Level's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Middle Creek, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Things could have been worse for Green Level, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 28-14 loss to Middle Creek in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Can Green Level avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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