Mattoon came into this matchup off a tough 48-point loss last Friday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Charleston Trojans by a score of 37-35 on Friday. The Greenwave were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trojans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Despite the loss, Mattoon saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Brayden Hackett threw for 298 yards and two TDs, and also rushed for 54 yards and a pair of scores.
Mattoon is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4. As for Charleston, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Mattoon will take on Taylorville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Charleston, they will face off against Mt. Zion at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Braves will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Trojans surely won't give up without a fight.
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