McCool Junction proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 50) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Freeman Falcons, sneaking past 44-42. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Mustangs also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2024.
Carson McDonald
| 09/12/25 @ Freeman | 212 |
| 09/05/25 vs Twin River | 167 |
| 08/29/25 @ Sutton | 49 |
| 10/18/24 @ Shelby-Rising City | 126 |
| 10/11/24 @ Centennial | 118 |
| + 4 more games |
McCool Junction was led to victory by Carson McDonald and Colby Yates. McDonald rushed for 212 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry, while Yates rushed for 132 yards and a pair of scores on only nine carries. That's the most rushing yards McDonald has posted since back in September of 2024.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: McCool Junction was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 344 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Freeman only rushed for 193 rushing yards.
When it comes to explaining why Freeman lost, don't look at True Jurgens. Despite the final result, he picked up 45 receiving yards and one TD, and also punched in one touchdown on the ground.
McCool Junction now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Freeman, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
McCool Junction and Freeman will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Mustangs will square off against rival East Butler at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Freeman is set to face off against their familiar foe Lourdes Central Catholic at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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