The Chisum Mustangs''s recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fifth straight loss. They took a serious blow against New Boston, falling 58-12. Chisum was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 41-6.
When it comes to explaining why Chisum lost, one person who can't be blamed is Matthew Griffith. Despite the final result, he rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown. Griffith was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 64 yards.
Chisum's defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their overall record down to 1-7. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 16.5 points per game. As for New Boston, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Chisum will head out on the road to face off against Pewitt at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for New Boston, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hooks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hooks presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than New Boston in Texas (Hooks is ranked 233rd, while New Boston is ranked 590th).
