Football Recap: Mccutcheon Keeps Danville's Under Pressure

McCutcheon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 29-23 heartbreaker at the hands of the Danville Warriors.

Even if they lost, McCutcheon's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Jayden Marshall refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself.

Danville's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Carter Ward, who rushed for 76 yards and three TDs, and also threw for 114 yards and one touchdown while completing 80% of his passes. Those 76 rushing yards gave Ward a new career-high. Danville also got a significant boost from Daiton Hood, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 191 yards.

McCutcheon's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Danville, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McCutcheon will take on Indianapolis Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Saints will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Mavericks surely won't give up without a fight. As for Danville, they will square off against Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant s against one another: Bryce Eagen and Key'Mareawn McCullough.