You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Mildred on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew the Blooming Grove Lions out of the water with a 53-6 final score. Fans of the Eagles have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ point.
Ashton Frye was the offensive standout of the game as he rushed for 61 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Mildred was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 235 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Mildred's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Frye.
The victory was the third in a row for Mildred, bringing their record for this year to 3-0. As for Blooming Grove, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mildred will head out to challenge Clarksville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Blooming Grove, they will head out on the road to take on Valley Mills at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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