Maize lost to Maize South back in September of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. Everything went the Maize Eagles' way against the Maize South Mavericks as the Maize Eagles made off with a 55-30 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Eagles.
Brayden Myovela was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also threw for 185 yards and two touchdowns on only 17 passes. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Elijah Cross, who rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Maize was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 314 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 72 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three games they've averaged 258.7.
Maize's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-4. As for Maize South, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-1.
Maize will host Valley Center at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Valley Center is coming into the matchup with three straight losses on the road, meaning Maize will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Maize South, they will head out to challenge Derby at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Derby will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Maize South surely won't give up without a fight.
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