On Friday, the Northeast Vikings were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 25-20 to the Mitchell Mustangs.
When it comes to explaining why Northeast lost, don't look at Mikale Washington. Despite the final result, he picked up 80 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Keatin Emener, who threw for 281 yards and three touchdowns.
Corey Simms had a dynamite game for Mitchell, rushing for 164 yards and two touchdowns. Cayden Thomas was another key player, throwing for 254 yards and two touchdowns.
Northeast's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 0-2. As for Mitchell, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Northeast will look to defend their home field on Friday against Gibbs at 7:30 p.m. As for Mitchell, they will square off against Cypress Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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