The South Cougars will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the Maize South Mavericks on Friday.
South is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They had to suffer through a 55-13 loss at the hands of Salina Central. The Cougars just can't catch a break and have now endured ten losses in a row dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Maize South gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They breezed by Newton at home to the tune of 56-20. With the Mavericks ahead 42-6 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Tate McNew had a dynamite game for Maize South, throwing for 332 yards and six touchdowns while completing 81% of his passes. The team also got some help courtesy of Landon Gatto, who picked up 151 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Maize South wouldn't let Newton keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Maize South can thank Johnny Hartig and Nick Paulus for forcing all of them.
South took a serious blow against Maize South in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 66-19. That matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point South was down 42-13.
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