Emerson managed to slip by Melissa the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Mavericks were outmatched by the Cardinals and fell 54-21. While losing is never fun, the Mavericks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 251st, while the Cardinals are ranked 34th).
Andrew Adame threw for 175 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Blake McLane was his top target, picking up 93 receiving yards and two TDs. On the ground, Presha Allen rushed for 78 yards.
Emerson now has a losing record of 4-5. As for Melissa, they pushed their record up to 6-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Emerson has already played their next game, a 62-0 win against Independence on the 30th. As for Melissa, they will face off against Walnut Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cardinals' defense better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 54 points per game this season.
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