Great Mills's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They walked away with a 26-13 victory over the Leonardtown Raiders. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Hornets also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Great Mills got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kian Bush out in front who rushed for 35 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 151 yards and a touchdown while completing 81.8% of his passes. Those 35 rushing yards gave Bush a new career-high. Demariae Thomas also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Great Mills' defense stepped up as well, laying out Jameson Dyson. six times. The heavy lifting was done by Brandon ?BAM? Berzins and Tae?Qarie Medley, who racked up four sacks between them. ?BAM? Berzins also set a new season high mark in total tackles with six. Brayden Brashear was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 15 total tackles.
The victory got Great Mills back to even at 2-2. As for Leonardtown, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Great Mills will head out to take on Northern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Great Mills' defense has only allowed 15.5 points per game this season, so Northern's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Leonardtown, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Huntingtown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Huntingtown will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Leonardtown surely won't give up without a fight.
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