Thomas-Fay-Custer has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.4 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They slipped by the Mangum Tigers 47-46. Thomas-Fay-Custer's victory was all the more impressive since the Tigers were averaging only 14.22 points allowed on the season.
When it comes to explaining why Mangum lost, don't look at Austin Solis. Despite the final result, he rushed for 211 yards and two touchdowns. Solis is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 100 every time he's taken the field this season. Beau Rogers was in the mix too, providing Mangum with two touchdowns.
The win was the third in a row for Thomas-Fay-Custer, bringing their record for this year to 9-1. As for Mangum, the defeat snapped their winning streak at eight games and leaves them with a 8-1 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Thomas-Fay-Custer will square off against Mooreland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Thomas-Fay-Custer's defense has only allowed 13.4 points per game this season, so Mooreland's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Mangum, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Tigers challenges Carnegie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Mangum's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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