Football Recap: Middle Creek Mustangs vs. Green Hope Falcons
The third road matchup was the charm for Middle Creek, as they earned their first road win of the season. They took their contest on the road on Friday with ease, bagging a 53-0 victory over the Green Hope Falcons. That looming 53-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Mustangs yet this season.
It was another big night for Jayden Spencer, who rushed for 113 yards and four touchdowns on only 15 carries. Hawke Shoenfeld was another key player, throwing for 227 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Middle Creek was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 231 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Middle Creek wouldn't let Green Hope keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Middle Creek can thank Honor Paxton and Crew Walker for forcing both of them. Walker is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season. Middle Creek got some further help from Davis Prichard: he picked up a sack and made four total tackles (4.0 for loss).
The win got Middle Creek back to even at 3-3. As for Green Hope, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Middle Creek will face off against Panther Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Middle Creek knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past four games -- so hopefully Panther Creek likes a good challenge. As for Green Hope, they will challenge Cary at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Green Hope is facing Cary at the right time seeing as Cary is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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