Cypress Creek was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were outmatched by the Mitchell Mustangs at home and fell 51-12. While losing is never fun, the Coyotes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 312th, while the Mustangs are ranked 105th).
When it comes to explaining why Cypress Creek lost, don't look at Shaan Patel. Despite the final result, he rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 40 receiving yards and a touchdown. Patel really tore up the turf during one magnificent 85-yard run.
Mitchell got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Corey Simms out in front who rushed for 61 yards and two touchdowns. Simms is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Bryce Backus was another key player, picking up 105 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Cypress Creek's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Mitchell, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cypress Creek's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on River Ridge at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. River Ridge will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Cypress Creek surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mitchell, they will take on East Lake at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Mitchell is facing East Lake at the right time seeing as East Lake is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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