Mullen and Overton -- ranked 44th and 89th in the MaxPreps national rankings, respectively -- squared off on Tuesday in a high-profile contest. Mullen strolled past Overton with points to spare, taking the game 52-36. This was a playoff matchup, so the win was all the more important for Mullen (and all the more bitter for Overton).
Senior Lane Edis, who rushed for 242 yards and 6 touchdowns on 26 carries, was a major factor in Mullen's success. In fact, with 15 tackles Edis was a force on both sides of the ball. Additional support came from defensive powerhouse senior Koby Walker, who racked up 11 tackles.
Mullen kept their perfect record intact and rose to 9-0. Overton's defeat pushes them down to 9-2.
Mullen will face off against Lawrence-Nelson in a playoff match . Those two teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins. As for Overton, they do not have any more games currently scheduled.
Playoff bracket for these teams
See the Mullen vs. Overton matchup
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