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09/26/24 - Home | 41-6 W |
09/22/23 - Away | 42-0 W |
09/23/22 - Home | 7-42 L |
09/24/21 - Away | 70-58 W |
09/25/20 - Home | 48-22 W |
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Mooreville is 8-2 against Mantachie since September of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Troopers will head out on the road to challenge the Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. Mooreville's defense has only allowed 14.2 points per game this season, so Mantachie's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Things were looking good for Mooreville after they put the first points on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell 19-9 to Baldwyn. The Troopers haven't had much luck with the Bearcats recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Special teams was responsible for all of the team's points. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Kason Mathis, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Even if they lost, Mooreville's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Cooper Goff, Kade Nichols, and Ethan Cates, who each picked up one sack apiece. Mooreville got some further help from Goff: he picked up a sack and made 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Mantachie was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 28-22 to Smithville.
Mooreville will have to contain Garret Hopkins as he made an impact in Mantachie's last game. He rushed for 132 yards and one TD.
Mooreville's record now sits at 2-2. As for Mantachie, their record is now 2-2-1.
Everything came up roses for Mooreville against Mantachie when the teams last played back in September of 2024, as the team secured a 41-6 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Troopers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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