Mitchell put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past the Cypress Creek Coyotes , posting a 51-12 victory on the road. Given the Mustangs' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 105th, while the Coyotes are ranked 312th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Mitchell's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Corey Simms led the charge by rushing for 61 yards and two touchdowns. Simms is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Bryce Backus was another key receiver, picking up 105 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
When it comes to explaining why Cypress Creek lost, don't look at Shaan Patel. Despite the final result, he rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 40 receiving yards and a touchdown. Patel really tore up the turf during one magnificent 85-yard run.
Mitchell's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Cypress Creek, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mitchell will welcome East Lake at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Mitchell will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Cypress Creek, they will host River Ridge at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. River Ridge will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Cypress Creek surely won't give up without a fight.
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