Football Recap: Christian Speakman and Deontaye Smith Pace Morrow Defense

By Team Reports Nov 12, 2024, 7:15pm

Football Recap: Morrow Mustangs vs. Lovejoy Wildcats

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Morrow lost against Lovejoy back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Morrow Mustangs fell to the Lovejoy Wildcats 12-6. The loss continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now lost seven in a row.

Morrow wouldn't let Lovejoy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Morrow can thank Christian Speakman and Deontaye Smith for forcing both of them. Jordan Elmontus was another major factor on D, making two total tackles and defending three passes in addition to snagging two interceptions.

Morrow's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Lovejoy, they pushed their record up to 5-5 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.

Morrow does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lovejoy, they will venture away from home to take on Woodward Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Woodward Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past six games -- so hopefully Lovejoy likes a good challenge.

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