Myers Park had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Independence Patriots by a score of 24-21 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Mustangs have suffered against the Patriots since October 23, 2015.
Despite the loss, Myers Park still got an impressive performance from Jared Lockhart, who threw for 240 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 60 yards. Chaz Portis was Lockhart's top target, picking up 150 receiving yards.
Jayden Jones had a dynamite game for Independence, rushing for 208 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.4 yards per carry, and also picking up 47 receiving yards. Jones was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 59 yards.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Myers Park will venture away from home to take on Hough at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Independence, they will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Hickory Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Hickory Ridge focused on turnovers this week as team gave up five on Friday.
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