While McNair's win against Midtown wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Mustangs pulled ahead with an 18-17 photo finish over the Knights on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Mustangs have posted since August 23, 2024.
Keyuntae Phillips threw for 109 yards and one TD. Rashad Blalock was his top target, picking up 45 receiving yards.
Despite the loss, Midtown still got an impressive performance from Cam Austin, who rushed for 96 yards and a pair of scores.
McNair's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Midtown, they dropped their record down to 0-3 with the loss, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McNair will take on Bremen at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Midtown, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Drew at 7:00 p.m. on September 11. This will be the Knights' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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