Midlothian proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 26) but on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Kimball Knights , sneaking past 36-33.
Beau Wendel had a dynamite game for Midlothian, rushing for 153 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.7 yards per carry, and also throwing for 71 yards and two touchdowns. Jayce McCoy was Wendel's top target, picking up 35 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 72 yards on only ten carries.
Midlothian's defensive line stepped up as well, laying out Armirie Williams-Hall. three times. Ceasare Williams was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sackshimself. Midlothian got some further help from Zechariah Washington: he made 13 total tackles.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Midlothian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 307 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kimball only rushed for 25.
Loss or not, Kimball got some senior leadership from Camrin Jackson and Williams-Hall. Jackson picked up 259 receiving yards and four touchdowns, while Williams-Hall. threw for 449 yards and five touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes. Jackson was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 67 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaylen Mosley, who picked up 97 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Midlothian now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Kimball, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Midlothian will host Harker Heights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Kimball, they will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Pinkston at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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