Football Recap: Mitchell Mustangs vs. Anclote Sharks
Mitchell put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They claimed a resounding 49-6 win over the Anclote Sharks. The result was nothing new for the Mustangs, who have now won four games by 20 points or more so far this season.
Mitchell's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Corey Simms, who rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. Bryce Backus was in the mix as well, providing Mitchell with two touchdowns.
Mitchell was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 250 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 177 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups.
Mitchell wouldn't let Anclote keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Mitchell can thank Cody Allen and AJ Samples for forcing both of them. Allen has been hot , having also posted six or more total tackles the last five times he's played.
Mitchell's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-0. As for Anclote, they are on a 19-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-10.
Mitchell will square off against Wiregrass Ranch at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Mitchell's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last seven matches. Anclote does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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