A victory for Bayard just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against the Maxwell Wildcats, falling 66-28. The Tigers just can't catch a break and have now endured six defeats in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Bayard lost, don't look at Coy Armstrong. Despite the final result, he threw for 171 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 47 yards.
Maxwell got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jesse Reyes out in front who rushed for 209 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries. The dominant performance gave Reyes a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Kole Jones, who rushed for 105 yards and three touchdowns.
Bayard's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Maxwell, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4.
Bayard will head out to challenge Mullen on Thursday. Mullen is coming into the game with three straight defeats at home, meaning Bayard will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Maxwell, they will host Brady at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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