Football Recap: C. Milton Wright Mustangs vs. Elkton Golden Elks
There's no place like home for C. Milton Wright, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They walked away with a 24-14 victory over the Elkton Golden Elks on Friday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Mustangs as it put an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Leading C. Milton Wright to victory were Jaxon Simms and Kyle Ashman. Simms rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, while Ashman threw for 90 yards on nine of 17 attempts. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 60 yards.
Another reason for the win was C. Milton Wright's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Cameron Stepp and Alexander Curry, who racked up all four sacks between them.
Despite the loss, Elkton still got an impressive performance from Patience Richmond, who threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns. Taino Jurry was Richmond's top target, picking up 91 receiving yards and a touchdown.
C. Milton Wright's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Elkton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. C. Milton Wright will square off against Bel Air at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bel Air's defense has only allowed 17 points per game this season, so C. Milton Wright's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Elkton, they will challenge Caravel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Caravel will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Elkton surely won't give up without a fight.
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