Football Recap: Mineola Yellowjackets vs. Rains Wildcats
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mineola). They were the clear victor by a 63-41 margin over the Rains Wildcats on Friday. The Yellowjackets didn't have much to brag about two games back, but this victory makes it their second in a row.
Rains' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Taisean Sheilds, who rushed for 141 yards while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. Another back making a difference was Jabari Shields, who rushed for 111 yards.
Mineola's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-8. As for Rains, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Mineola will head out on the road to face off against Jefferson at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Jefferson is coming into the match with five straight victories at home, so Mineola will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Rains does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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