Mesquite had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-4 to make it eight. They were beaten by the Horn Jaguars 45-7. The last quarter was a mere formality, since the game's final score was reached by the end of the third quarter.
Jaiden Clayton threw for 33 yards on four of 18 attempts. Jerome Broadus was his top target, picking up 33 receiving yards.
Horn's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Donta Ware, who threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes, and also rushed for 54 yards and a pair of scores. Abu Kamara was another key player, picking up 116 receiving yards and one TD.
Looking ahead, after each having a week off, Mesquite and Cedar Hill will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:00 p.m. on the 10th. The Longhorns will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Skeeters surely won't give up without a fight. As for Horn, they will square off against Waxahachie at 7:00 p.m. on the 10th.
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