If the MaxPreps state rankings hold true, the near future looks bright for Maryville. They and Northeast go head to head on Friday at 7:00 PM in their first playoff matchup of the year. Maryville strut in flaunting some offensive muscle with an average of 50.44 points per game.
Maryville brought a seven-game winning streak into their match against Lafayette last Friday; they left with a eight-game streak. Maryville captured a comfortable 27-7 win over Lafayette. The team accrued the bulk of their points in the first half (21) and coasted on those for the win.
Meanwhile, it was all tied up at halftime, but Northeast weren't quite Southeast's equal in the second half when they met. Northeast were dealt a punishing 18-61 defeat at the hands of Southeast. Northeast's defeat continues a disappointing trend for the squad, making it five losses in a row.
Maryville's victory lifted them to 8-1 while Northeast's loss dropped them down to 1-8. We'll see if Maryville can repeat their recent success or if Northeast bounce back and reverse their fortune.
Playoff bracket for these teams
See how Maryville vs. Northeast plays out in the box score
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