Maize got themselves on the board against South on Friday, but South never followed suit. They breezed by the South Cougars to the tune of 57-0. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won four matchups by 25 points or more so far this season.
Brayden Myovela continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 108 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, while also throwing for 241 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 passes. Those 108 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Pearce George was another key player, gaining 84 total yards and a touchdown.
Maize was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 214 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 71.5 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last four games they've averaged 289.5.
The victory got Maize back to even at 4-4. As for South, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Maize will play host again on Friday to welcome Washburn Rural, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Maize's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four matches. As for South, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Hutchinson at 7:00 p.m. Hutchinson will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something South surely won't give up without a fight.
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