After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Cleveland/Immanuel Lutheran, Mayer Lutheran was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They snuck past the Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Thunderbirds with a 21-16 victory. The Crusaders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Nolan Hoese rushed for 112 yards and three touchdowns.
Josh Clark was his top target, picking up 43 receiving yards.
Mayer Lutheran's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Mayer Lutheran will welcome Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity's defense has only allowed 14.2 points per game this season, so Mayer Lutheran's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop, they are taking a road trip to challenge Randolph/Fit Academy Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Randolph/Fit Academy Charter's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four matches.
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