Southwestern Heights can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They snuck past the Stanton County Trojans with a 24-19 win. For the Mustangs, this counts as revenge for the 20-6 defeat the Trojans walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
Omar Mercado was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 47 yards and two touchdowns. Luis Martinez was Mercado's top target, picking up 35 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Southwestern Heights wouldn't let Stanton County keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Southwestern Heights can thank Eilian Baeza and Kooper Scripsick for forcing both of them.
The victory got Southwestern Heights back to even at 1-1. As for Stanton County, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Southwestern Heights will head out to square off against Syracuse at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Southwestern Heights is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Stanton County, they will welcome Ellinwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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