Yates Center scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 40-28 to the Flinthills Mustangs. The Wildcats have struggled against the Mustangs recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Flinthills was led to victory by Ty Finley and Noah Lacey. Finley gained 128 total yards and two touchdowns, while Lacey rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. Finley also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making five total tackles and defending two passes in addition to snagging an interception.
Yates Center's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Flinthills, they moved to 3-5 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Yates Center will square off against Northeast at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Northeast is coming into the contest with four straight losses on the road, meaning Yates Center will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Flinthills, they have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Central at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Flinthills is facing Central at the right time seeing as Central is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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