Football Recap: Jared Lockhart Commands the Offense for Mustangs Win

By Team Reports Sep 9, 2024, 11:14am

Football Recap: Myers Park Mustangs vs. Sun Valley Spartans

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Myers Park's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. Everything went their way against the Sun Valley Spartans as the Myers Park Mustangs made off with a 37-14 win. This was payback for the Mustangs, who suffered a 34-33 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Myers Park to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jared Lockhart, who threw for 330 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 13.2 yards per attempt. RJ Alexander helped Lockhart out on the ground, rushing for 91 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries.

Myers Park's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB five times. The heavy lifting was done by Brennan Meccarielli and Rodney Dunham who racked up four sacks between them.

Myers Park's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Sun Valley, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Myers Park will take on Richmond at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Sun Valley, they will challenge Parkwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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