Malden had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were beaten by the Dexter Bearcats 61-0 on Friday. The Green Wave haven't had much luck with the Bearcats recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
Langston Wernneck was nothing short of spectacular for Dexter: he rushed for 91 yards and two scores on only five carries, and also picked up 66 receiving yards. Those two rushing touchdowns gave Wernneck a new career-high.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Malden will square off against Caruthersville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The contest will give the Green Wave their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Dexter, they will challenge Sikeston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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