Football Recap: Raymond Takes a Loss

Rangers

Team Score (Highest)

10/23/25 @ Morton	28
09/05/25 @ Crystal Springs	26
09/19/25 vs Lanier	8
09/12/25 vs Copiah Academy	8
10/17/25 vs Forest	6

Raymond extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-7. They had to suffer through a 73-28 loss at the hands of the Morton Panthers. On the bright side, the 28- point performance marked the Rangers' highest-scoring matchup to date.

When it comes to explaining why Raymond lost, don't look at Cj Martin. Despite the final result, he rushed for 184 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. Martin was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 52 yards.

As for Morton, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 32.5 points over those games.

Morton's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Dakota Martin, who rushed for 105 yards and one score. Those 105 rushing yards gave Martin a new career-high. Avonte Reese did his part for the team as well, scoring a TD off of 69 receiving yards.

Looking ahead, Raymond will welcome Mendenhall at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Morton, they will square off against Forest at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bearcats' defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so the Panthers' offense will have their work cut out for them.