Mitchell put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 42-22 margin over the East Lake Eagles. Given the Mustangs' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 96th, while the Eagles are ranked 214th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Leading Mitchell to victory were Corey Simms and Cayden Thomas. Simms gained 145 total yards and four touchdowns, while Thomas threw for 252 yards and three touchdowns while completing 85.7% of his passes. Simms is also on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Rj Peabody was Thomas' top target, picking up 106 receiving yards and a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why East Lake lost, don't look at Eli Millian. Despite the final result, he threw for 213 yards and two touchdowns. 96 of those passing yards were hauled in by Joseph Archer.
Mitchell's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for East Lake, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Mitchell will be playing at home against Tampa Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for East Lake, they will welcome Tarpon Springs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Tarpon Springs' defense has only allowed 13.8 points per game this season, so East Lake's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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