Mead is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Thursday. They will be playing in front of their home fans against the Timnath Cubs at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average (Mead 8.4, Timnath 11.2) so any points scored will be well earned.
On Friday, Mead was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 27-21 to Holy Family. The game marked the Mavericks' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Noah Chapala
| 10/03/25 vs Holy Family | 126 |
| 09/05/25 @ Frederick | 124 |
| 08/28/25 @ Pueblo South | 97 |
| 09/26/25 @ Lewis-Palmer | 64 |
| 09/19/25 vs Greeley West | 54 |
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Eli Davis, who picked up 39 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. Noah Chapala handled things on the ground, rushing for 126 yards.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 2.7 yards per carry. The team can thank Carter Woods for the heroic effort on defense: he. Mead's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.2.
Meanwhile, Timnath scored first but ultimately less than Wellington in their matchup last Friday. They took a 27-15 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles. The Cubs gained 78 more yards on the day, but it was the Eagles that made the best use of them.
Having lost for the first time this season, Mead fell to 4-1. As for Timnath, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Everything came up roses for Mead against Timnath in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 41-7 win. Do the Mavericks have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Cubs turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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