MacArthur scored the most points they've had all season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They were dealt a 58-21 defeat at the hands of the Nimitz Cougars. The loss continues a trend for the Generals in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now lost five in a row.
Despite the defeat, MacArthur had strong showings from Lance Nero, who rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and Nicholas Macias, who rushed for 61 yards and two touchdowns. Nero showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 51 yards.
MacArthur's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Nimitz, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
MacArthur will take on Eisenhower at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Eisenhower will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something MacArthur surely won't give up without a fight. As for Nimitz, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Aldine at 7:00 p.m.
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