The Deer Creek-Mackinaw Chiefs had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 27 points), and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They had just enough and edged Ridgeview/Lexington out 22-20. This was payback for Deer Creek-Mackinaw, who suffered a 21-8 loss the last time these two teams met.
Deer Creek-Mackinaw's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Chuck Hathaway led the charge by rushing for 92 yards and two touchdowns. Tyce Albritton and his 132 yards on the ground were also a key factor in Deer Creek-Mackinaw's win.
Deer Creek-Mackinaw now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Ridgeview/Lexington, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Deer Creek-Mackinaw is on the road again on Saturday and play against Wethersfield/Annawan at 1:00 p.m. on October 28th. Wethersfield/Annawan is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last seven games. Ridgeview/Lexington does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
