Football Preview: Middle Creek Mustangs vs. Green Level Gators
Middle Creek is 3-0 against Green Level since September of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Middle Creek Mustangs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Green Level Gators at 7:00 p.m. After both made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row dating back to last season, Middle Creek finally turned things around against Holly Springs on Friday. They blew past the Golden Hawks 34-10.
Middle Creek had a senior duo take command as Hawke Shoenfeld threw for 173 yards and four touchdowns and Braylon 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.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Green Level, who bounced back after a loss on the road on September 6th. They took their contest at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 30-0 victory over Cary. The Gators' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Andrew Langdon looked great while leading his team to the win, throwing for 179 yards and two touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes, and also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Jordan Tatum was Langdon's top target, picking up 28 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Middle Creek's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Green Level, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's matchup: Middle Creek has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 367 total yards per game. It's a different story for Green Level, though, as they've been averaging only 244.5. Will Middle Creek be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will Green Level flip the script?
Middle Creek strolled past Green Level in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 by a score of 28-14. Will Middle Creek repeat their success, or does Green Level have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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