Mesquite extended their losing streak to seven on Friday, dropping them down to 1-8. They were dealt a 34-7 loss at the hands of the Duncanville Panthers and Pantherettes. While losing is never fun, the Skeeters can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 428th, while the Panthers and Pantherettes are ranked third).
Jaiden Clayton threw for 93 yards on nine of 14 attempts. Jerome Broadus was his top target, picking up 74 receiving yards.
As for Duncanville, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 41.4 points over those games.
Jcoryon Rivers had a dynamite game, throwing for 237 yards and three touchdowns while completing 72.4% of his passes. Duncanville's leading receiver Ayson Theus was Rivers' top target yet again, picking up 109 receiving yards and one TD.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Mesquite will challenge rival Waxahachie at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Duncanville is set to square off against their familiar foe Cedar Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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