Mackay was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were beaten by the North Gem Cowboys 62-14. The Miners lost against the Cowboys in their previous head to head back in September of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 28-22 score last time.
Leading North Gem to victory were Rusty Hatch and Craig Yost. Hatch rushed for 223 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 11.7 yards per carry, while Yost rushed for 264 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.5 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Hatch is now averaging an impressive 2.3 rushing touchdowns per game.
Mackay's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for North Gem, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mackay will head out to face off against Challis at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for North Gem, they will head out on the road to challenge Grace at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in North Gem's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups.
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