Mexico entered their match against Kirksville on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Mexico Bulldogs lost to the Kirksville Tigers at home by a 28-13 margin. The Bulldogs have struggled against the Tigers recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Although Mexico took the loss, they still got scores from Hunter Cuno and Drew Demint.
Mexico wouldn't let Kirksville keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Mexico can thank Ayden Geers and Peyton Hoover for forcing both of them.
Jace Kent was his usual excellent self, rushing for 289 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.5 yards per carry for Kirksville. Kent's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 141 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Mexico's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 3-4. As for Kirksville, they pushed their record up to 7-0 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Mexico will head out to challenge Moberly at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Kirksville, they will welcome Fulton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Kirksville is facing Fulton at the right time seeing as Fulton is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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