Football Recap: Morton Panthers vs. Lake Hornets
Morton was handed a three-point loss in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Lake on Friday. Everything went the Morton Panthers' way against the Lake Hornets as the Morton Panthers made off with a 34-14 win. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won three matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.
Morton's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Xavier Mcdonald, who picked up 116 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Caleb Johnson was another key pass catcher, picking up 159 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Morton's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Lake, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-5.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers challenges Northeast Jones at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. They are coming into the game with three straight losses at home, meaning Morton will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Lake, they will host Bay Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bay Springs will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Lake surely won't give up without a fight.
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