Football Recap: Mattoon Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Oct 18, 2024, 9:03am

Football Recap: Mattoon Greenwave vs. Taylorville Tornadoes

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Mattoon lost against Taylorville back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Mattoon Greenwave received a blow as they fell 21-7 to the Taylorville Tornadoes.

Shayden Neff rushed for 15 yards and a touchdown. Cale Kimbro was his top target, making 19 total tackles and defending a pass.

It was another big night for Baron Odam, who rushed for 68 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 92 yards and a touchdown for Taylorville.

Mattoon's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Taylorville, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-4.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mattoon will square off against Mahomet-Seymour at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mattoon is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Taylorville, they will face off against Charleston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Taylorville is facing Charleston at the right time seeing as Charleston is stuck on a four-game losing streak.

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