Madison was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 55-28 loss at the hands of the Mitchell Mountaineers. One positive for the Patriots, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Despite the loss, Madison still got an impressive performance from Gavin Gault, who picked up 64 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Gault a new career-high in rushing yards. Dallas Bartlett also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 80 receiving yards.
Mitchell had a senior duo take command as Caleb Cook threw for 125 yards and four touchdowns and Cole Young rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. Those four passing touchdowns set a new season-high mark for him.
Madison's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Mitchell, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-1.
Madison will challenge Swain County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Madison is facing Swain County at the right time seeing as Swain County is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Mitchell, they will take on Owen at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Mitchell will also cruise into their next contest with the timing on their side: Owen will have lost five straight heading into Friday's game.
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