Madisonville lost against Columbus back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Mustangs lost to the Cardinals on the road by a 28-13 margin. Having soared to a lofty 38 points in the game before, the Mustangs couldn't push the score so high this time.
When it comes to explaining why Madisonville lost, don't look at Jaden Simpson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 145 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. Simpson was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 62 yards.
Madisonville's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Columbus, the win also got them back to even at 2-2.
Looking ahead, Madisonville will look to defend their home field on Friday against Center at 7:30 p.m. The Mustangs will be up against the Roughriders' rather soft defense (which has allowed 28.75 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Columbus, they will head out to square off against Bellville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Cardinals' defense better be ready for this one: the Brahmas have averaged an impressive 26.2 points per game this season.
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