You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Midlothian on Friday. They took down the Cleburne Yellowjackets 28-9. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Panthers also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
It was another big night for Beau Wendel, who threw for 149 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 101 yards on only ten carries. Another player making a difference was David Aborisade, who gained 79 total yards and two touchdowns.
Midlothian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 202 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 202 rushing yards in five consecutive contests.
Despite the loss, Cleburne had strong showings from Luke Stewart, who rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and Hayden Leifeste, who rushed for 97 yards on only 12 carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 59 yards.
Midlothian pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Cleburne, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Midlothian will venture away from home to challenge Centennial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Midlothian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 33.8 points per game this season. As for Cleburne, they will welcome Tyler at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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