The McKenzie Rebels will square off against the Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering Phoenix at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
McKenzie is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They blew past Richland 56-7. The Rebels' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Tate Surber was his usual excellent self, throwing for 280 yards and five touchdowns while completing 88% of his passes, and also rushing for 76 yards and a touchdown. Colt Norden was Surber's top target, picking up 123 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground.
McKenzie didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Cole Brown and Surber.
Meanwhile, Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering came tearing into Friday's game with 12 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 38.9 points) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Golden Tornadoes, posting a 42-0 win.
Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering pushed their record up to 13-1 with the victory, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 6.8 points per game. As for McKenzie, their win bumped their record up to 13-0.
Everything came up roses for McKenzie against Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering when the teams last played back in November of 2022, as the squad secured a 34-0 victory. Will McKenzie repeat their success, or does Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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