The Taylorville Tornadoes will face off against the Mahomet-Seymour Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Things were looking good for Taylorville after they put the first points on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of Mt. Zion by a score of 14-12. The Tornadoes haven't had much luck with the Braves recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Malique Pearse, who picked up 103 receiving yards and a touchdown. Baron Odam was another key passer, throwing for 177 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Mahomet-Seymour blew past Charleston, posting a 56-3 victory at home.
Mahomet-Seymour had a senior duo take command as Lucas Dyer threw for 206 yards and three touchdowns on only 16 passes and Mason Orton picked up 48 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Taylorville's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Mahomet-Seymour, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
We should be in store for an exciting game as both have no problem gaining yardage. Taylorville has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 356.7 total yards per game. However, it's not like Mahomet-Seymour struggles in that department as they've been averaging 450.2. With a pair of commanding offenses duking it out, the defenses are going to have their work cut out for them.
Taylorville was dealt a bruising 42-0 loss at the hands of Mahomet-Seymour when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Taylorville have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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