Easley might've scored the first points on Friday, but it was Mauldin who claimed the real prize. The Easley Green Wave fell 36-28 to the Mauldin Mavericks. While the Green Wave didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Mavericks 7-0 in the first quarter.
Easley lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Kadin Davis, who picked up 97 receiving yards and a touchdown. Davis' longest reception was for an incredible 79 yards.
Even though they lost, Easley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 226 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Easley didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kyler Turner and Cason Michael Brewington.
Mauldin's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nehemiah Floyd, who rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. Another player making a difference was Patrick Murphy, who picked up 94 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Easley's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Mauldin, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-4.
Easley has already played their next contest, a 28-3 defeat against Hillcrest on the 17th. As for Mauldin, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 28-17 win against Greenville on the 17th.
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