Prairie lost against Fleming back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Prairie Mustangs and the Fleming Wildcats were almost perfectly matched up, but the Prairie Mustangs suffered a 45-44 defeat. The loss continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now lost seven in a row.
Even if they lost, Prairie's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Wyatt Walker was especially locked on to Fleming's QB and sacked him twice. Walker also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 11.
Even though they lost, Prairie was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 335 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 165 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Grant Kuntz was his usual excellent self, rushing for 229 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.8 yards per carry, and also catching a touchdown for Fleming. Kuntz is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 122 every time he's taken the field this season. Another back making a difference was Conner Marchant, who rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown.
Prairie now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Fleming, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1.
Prairie will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Caliche at 7:00 p.m. Prairie has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 133 points over their last three matchups. As for Fleming, they will head out on the road to challenge Hi-Plains at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fleming is facing Hi-Plains at the right time seeing as Hi-Plains is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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