The Tompkins Falcons will square off against the Morton Ranch Mavericks at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Tompkins turned things around against Mayde Creek on Friday. They came out on top against the Rams by a score of 31-22.
Meanwhile, Morton Ranch played a tough matchup on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They lost 60-37 to Paetow. The Mavericks were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-15.
Tompkins will need to focus on slowing down Tyler Williams, one of several Morton Ranch players who made an impact when they last played. He picked up 155 receiving yards and one score. Williams was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 68 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Trevor Lazar, who picked up 12 receiving yards and one TD.
Tompkins' victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-3. As for Morton Ranch, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Tompkins against Morton Ranch when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 42-7 win. In that game, the Falcons amassed a halftime lead of 28-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.
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