South was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Maize South Mavericks at home and fell 55-22. The Cougars were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-14.
South's loss came despite strong showings from Ja?Brien Curtis and Landon Putman. Curtis picked up 106 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Putman threw for 245 yards and three touchdowns. Curtis' longest reception was for an incredible 83 yards.
Tate McNew was nothing short of spectacular for Maize South: he rushed for 73 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries, and also threw for 194 yards on 13 of 20 attempts. Q Jackson was McNew's top target, rushing for 93 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
South's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Maize South, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
South will welcome Derby at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Maize South, they will head out to square off against Valley Center at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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