Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask North Mesquite). They simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday as they easily beat the Sunset Bison 49-6 at home. The win was some much needed relief for the Stallions as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
North Mesquite's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Julien Simpson, who rushed for 83 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries. Ivan Escalante was another key player, rushing for 107 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries.
North Mesquite wouldn't let Sunset keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. North Mesquite can thank Eliceo Cardona and Reggie Smith-Jackson for forcing both of them. Another thorn in Sunset's side was Camren Greene, who made 16 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, North Mesquite was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 373 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 175 rushing yards in five consecutive matches.
North Mesquite's win bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Sunset, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
North Mesquite will square off against Molina at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. North Mesquite is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Sunset, they will welcome White at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
