Maxwell came into this matchup off a tough 24-point defeat last Thursday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Mullen Broncos by a score of 34-32 on Friday. The Wildcats have struggled against the Broncos recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Jesse Reyes
10/03/25 vs Mullen | 3 |
09/25/25 @ Sandhills/Thedford | 4 |
09/19/25 @ Hyannis | 4 |
09/11/25 vs Maywood/Hayes Center | 4 |
09/05/25 vs Hitchcock County | 2 |
08/29/25 @ Sutherland | 5 |
When it comes to explaining why Maxwell lost, don't look at Jesse Reyes. Despite the final result, he rushed for 125 yards and three scores, and also threw for 237 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 77.8% of his passes. Reyes is crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Maxwell's leading receiver Jagger Kleewein was Reyes' top target yet again, picking up 126 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Maxwell's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Mullen, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Maxwell will challenge Bayard at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mullen, they will face off against Sandhills/Thedford at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Broncos will need to watch out since the Knights have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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