Midlothian has won three straight games at home, while East View has won three straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Panthers will challenge the Patriots at 7:00 p.m. Midlothian has given up an average of 25.6 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Midlothian is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Highland Park just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Friday. They received a blow as they fell 42-28 to the Scots.
Despite their loss, Midlothian saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Brendyn Jackson, who picked up 159 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns, was perhaps the best of all. Michael Archie was another key rusher, rushing for 99 yards and two TDs.
Even if they lost, Midlothian's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Foster Mason, Ceasare Williams, and Jerrell Bridges, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask East View). They claimed a resounding 50-13 win over Leander. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Patriots just coasted through the last quarter.
Midlothian's defeat dropped their record down to 7-3. As for East View, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 7-3.
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