Football Preview: Mechanicsville Mustangs vs. Patrick Henry Patriots
Mechanicsville hasn't had much luck against Patrick Henry recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Mechanicsville Mustangs are taking a road trip to square off against the Patrick Henry Patriots at 7:00 p.m. Patrick Henry took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Mechanicsville, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with 12 defeats in a row dating back to last season, Mechanicsville finally turned things around against John Marshall on Friday. They strolled past the Justices with points to spare, taking the game 28-14. The Mustangs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Patrick Henry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a hard 37-20 fall against Hermitage.
Mechanicsville's victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-3. As for Patrick Henry, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-3.
Mechanicsville might still be hurting after the 28-7 loss they got from Patrick Henry in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Can Mechanicsville avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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