If the MaxPreps state rankings hold true, the near future looks bright for Mayflower. They will take on Palestine-Wheatley at home at 7:00 PM on Friday. Palestine-Wheatley will need to watch out since Mayflower have now posted big point totals in their last five contests.
Mayflower ran circles around Jessieville last week, and the extra yardage (368.1 yards vs. 92 yards) paid off. Mayflower were fully in charge, breezing past Jessieville 44-7. No one put up better numbers for Mayflower than senior Deon Simmons, who brought his A game into the match. He rushed for 120 yards and 2 touchdowns on 13 carries. One of the most thrilling moments of the contest was Simmons's 59-yard TD reception in the first quarter.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 42 points the game before, Palestine-Wheatley faltered in their matchup last Thursday. They came up short against Drew Central, falling 8-15.
Mayflower's win lifted them to 9-0 while Palestine-Wheatley's defeat dropped them down to 4-5. Mayflower caused 4 turnovers against Jessieville, so Palestine-Wheatley will need to take especially good care of the ball.
See how Palestine-Wheatley vs. Mayflower plays out in the box score
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