McLoud couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Harrah Panthers on Friday, falling 47-27. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Redskins of the 36-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Despite the loss, McLoud had strong showings from Zaylun Matlock, who rushed for 67 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, and Shaun Hill, who gained 114 total yards and two touchdowns. The bulk of thosereceiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 71 yards.
Harrah's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Titus Johnson, who rushed for 113 yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Johnson a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Joey Mclaughlin, who threw for 150 yards and two touchdowns.
McLoud will square off against Bethel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Harrah, they will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Western Heights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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