Football Game Recap: Mallard Creek Mavericks vs. Watauga Pioneers

By Team Reports Nov 13, 2023, 1:11pm

Recap: Mallard Creek Mavericks vs. Watauga Pioneers

Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but unfortunately for the Mallard Creek Mavericks, they weren't the ones who walked away with it. They took a 20-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of Watauga. Mallard Creek's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

It was another big night for Maddox Greene, who rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 148 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 passes. Greene is on a roll when it comes to rushing yards, as he's now rushed for 100 or more in the last five games he's played.

Mallard Creek's loss dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Watauga, their win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-0.

Mallard Creek does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Watauga will be playing at home against Independence at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in North Carolina (Independence is ranked tenth, while Watauga is ranked 13th).