Holly Springs played a tough game on Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They had to suffer through a 37-7 loss at the hands of the Middle Creek Mustangs. While losing is never fun, the Golden Hawks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 150th, while the Mustangs are ranked 28th).
Cole Pare threw for 41 yards while completing 80% of his passes. On the ground, Lamar Daniels rushed for 33 yards.
Middle Creek's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ezra Jobe led the charge by rushing for 41 yards and one TD, while also throwing for 50 yards and one touchdown. Jayden Spencer was in the mix as well, providing the Mustangs with two scores.
Holly Springs has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. As for Middle Creek, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-2.
Coming up, Holly Springs will take on Fuquay - Varina at 7:00 p.m. on the 7th. Middle Creek does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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