Thursday just wasn't the day for DeSoto County's offense. They took a blow against the Mulberry Panthers on Thursday, falling 54-0. The Bulldogs' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it six in a row.
Leading Mulberry to victory were Traveon Hymes and Laquinton Chandler. Hymes rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, while Chandler threw for 141 yards and three touchdowns while completing 87.5% of his passes. Hymes' longest rush was for an incredible 76 yards.
DeSoto County's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Mulberry, their win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-1.
DeSoto County does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mulberry, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Nature Coast Tech at 7:30 p.m. Nature Coast Tech is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29.1 points per game this season.
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