McCool Junction dropped to 6-2 on Friday, ending the team's six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They were dealt a 36-0 loss at the hands of the Shelby-Rising City Huskies. The Mustangs were red-hot offensively heading into the game (they scored no less than 31 points in the three contests prior), but the Huskies' defense proved too tough.
Carson McDonald threw for 109 yards on nine of 16 attempts. Jaxon McDonald was his top target, picking up 53 receiving yards.
As for Shelby-Rising City, the win keeps them at an undefeated 8-0. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 51.5 points this season.
Shelby-Rising City was led to victory by Carter Eickmeier and Logan Lindsley. Eickmeier rushed for 176 yards and two touchdowns, while Lindsley rushed for 39 yards and one score. Lindsley also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making 12 total tackles and defending one pass.
McCool Junction and Shelby-Rising City are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Mustangs will take on Arcadia/Loup City at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. McCool Junction's defense better be ready for this one: the Rebels have averaged an impressive 30.2 points per game this season. As for Shelby-Rising City, they will host Boyd County at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Huskies will be up against the Spartans' rather soft defense (which has allowed 37.5 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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