Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Madisonville). They strolled past the La Grange Leopards with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 56-42. The victory was some much needed relief for the Mustangs as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Ty Williams was nothing short of spectacular: he threw for 346 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.8 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 30 yards and a touchdown. His passing game has become a key predictor of Madisonville's success: the team is 2-1 when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-2 otherwise. Phillip Green was another key player, rushing for 118 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Madisonville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 248 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 182 rushing yards in six consecutive games.
La Grange's loss came despite strong showings from Davon Giscome and Clayton Cooper. Giscome rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.9 yards per carry, while Cooper rushed for 126 yards and four touchdowns. Giscome was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 62 yards.
The win got Madisonville back to even at 3-3. As for La Grange, they moved to 4-2 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Madisonville has already played their next contest, a 56-14 victory against Caldwell on the 18th. As for La Grange, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 63-20 loss against Bellville on the 18th.
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