North Shore had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 41-31 hit to the loss column at the hands of the South Oak Cliff Bears. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bears apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why North Shore lost, don't look at Kaleb Maryland. Despite the final result, he rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also threw for 307 yards and three TDs. 113 of those passing yards were hauled in by Aubery Johnson, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Mikail Trotter went supernova For South Oak Cliff., rushing for 194 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 8.8 yards per carry. Those 194 rushing yards gave Trotter a new career-high. Levon Morton was another key player, rushing for 153 yards on only 12 carries.
North Shore has already played their next matchup, a 42-0 win against Crowley on the 5th. As for South Oak Cliff, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 35-28 defeat against Duncanville on the 5th.
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