It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Mexico had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top against the Kirksville Tigers by a score of 21-14. This was payback for the Bulldogs, who suffered a 28-13 defeat the last time these two teams met.
The critical scores for Mexico came from Hunter Cuno, Drew Demint, and Korbyn Dorsey.
Mexico was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 235 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kirksville only rushed for 94.
Mexico wouldn't let Kirksville keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Mexico can thank Charlie Fisher and Leighton Hilderman for forcing both of them.
Loss or not, Kirksville got some senior leadership from Ryder Lyons and Jace Kent. Lyons threw for 303 yards and two touchdowns, while Kent gained 171 total yards and a touchdown. Those 303 passing yards set a new season-high mark for Lyons.
The win got Mexico back to even at 5-5. As for Kirksville, with the defeat, they broke their nine-game winning streak and moved their record to 9-1.
Mexico will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Hannibal. Hannibal will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Mexico surely won't give up without a fight. Kirksville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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