There was early excitement for Legacy after they claimed the first score on Friday, but it was Mullen who ended up claiming the real prize. The Legacy Lightning and the Mullen Mustangs were almost perfectly matched up, but the Legacy Lightning suffered a 28-27 loss. The Lightning have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
When it comes to explaining why Legacy lost, don't look at Tyler Anderson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 44 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 75 receiving yards.
Koa Dietrich had an outrageously good game for Mullen as he threw for 200 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Mason Bonner was Dietrich's top target, picking up 44 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Legacy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Mullen, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Legacy will welcome Rangeview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rangeview is coming into the matchup with three straight losses on the road, meaning Legacy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Mullen, they will host Erie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Erie will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Mullen surely won't give up without a fight.
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