ALA - Mesa North extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 2-4. They were beaten by the Crismon Rattlers 40-6. The Mavericks were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-6.
Bodie Branton threw for 53 yards on 12 of 22 attempts. On the ground, Gavin Thomas rushed for 36 yards.
As for Crismon, the win got them back to even at 3-3. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Crismon found their leader in sophomore Walker Higbee, who rushed for 119 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries. Those three rushing touchdowns set a new season-high mark for Higbee. Crismon also got a significant boost from Rigley Kollett, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 81 yards.
Looking ahead, ALA - Mesa North will square off against Coolidge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Crismon, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against ALA - Ironwood at 7:00 p.m. on the 10th. That contest will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Higbee and Shawn Hinchcliff.
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