Commerce can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 38-7 win over the Mineola Yellowjackets. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Tigers considering their six-point performance the contest before.
Commerce didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Brandon Anderson. Commerce got some further help from Markaden Mapps: he picked up a sack and made six total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Commerce was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 262 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mineola only rushed for 91.
Commerce's victory bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Mineola, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Commerce will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Rains at 7:00 p.m. on November 1st. Mineola also won't see the field for a while: their next match is against Eustace at 7:30 p.m. on November 1st. Eustace is coming into the game with three straight losses on the road, meaning Mineola will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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