Football Recap: Mallard Creek Runs Past North Mecklenburg + How To Watch

After only nine points in their last matchup, Mallard Creek made sure to put some points up on the board against North Mecklenburg on Friday. The Mavericks strolled past the Vikings with points to spare, taking the game 33-14. The Mavericks haven't had any issues with the Vikings recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.

Xavier Edmond

Rushing Yards

09/12/25 vs Myers Park	136
10/03/25 vs North Mecklenburg	89
09/26/25 vs West Charlotte	59
09/19/25 @ Cardinal Gibbons	59
08/22/25 vs Rolesville	52

Mallard Creek found their leader in sophomore Cailen Napier, who threw for 171 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 44 yards. Xavier Edmond helped out on the ground, rushing for 89 yards and a rushing touchdown.

Mallard Creek was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 256 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

Mallard Creek's record is now 5-2. As for North Mecklenburg, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.

Mallard Creek will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Independence at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th. As for North Mecklenburg, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 28-0 defeat against Butler on the 10th.