Middleton had lost seven straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-5 to make it eight. They lost 44-19 to the Blake Yellow Jackets. If the Tigers were looking for revenge after losing 32-12 to the Yellow Jackets when the teams met back in November of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
When it comes to explaining why Middleton lost, don't look at Jovaughn Dock. Despite the final result, he rushed for 102 yards and two scores.
While Middleton came up short, they sure didn't make it easy for Blake: they limited their QB to completion percentage of just 45.8%. The team can thank Tyler Hardy for the heroic effort on defense: he. Middleton wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 33.3%.
As for Blake, the victory got them back to even at 3-3. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Eddie Mamudi continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 282 yards and three TDs while picking up 11.8 yards per attempt, and also punching in one rushing score. He is becoming a predictor of Blake's success: when he posts at least three passing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 0-3 when he doesn't). Jyhlil Oliver was Mamudi's top target, picking up five receiving yards.
Middleton wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 63-0 defeat against Jefferson on the 3rd. As for Blake, they have also already played their next contest, a 58-0 win against King on the 3rd.
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