A victory for Benton/Scales Mound IL/Shullsburg just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 43-16 loss at the hands of the Mineral Point Pointers. While losing is never fun, Benton/Scales Mound IL/Shullsburg can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Wisconsin football rankings (they are ranked 302nd, while Mineral Point is ranked 149th).
Despite the defeat, Benton/Scales Mound IL/Shullsburg had strong showings from Nick Reddington, who rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown, and Parker Mullen, who rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Reddington has posted since back in September of 2023.
Benton/Scales Mound IL/Shullsburg dropped their record down to 1-8 with the loss, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Mineral Point, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a massive bump to their 6-4 record this season.
Benton/Scales Mound IL/Shullsburg will be playing at home against Southwestern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mineral Point, they will venture away from home to face off against Fennimore at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mineral Point's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Fennimore's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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