Wildorado hadn't done well against Claude recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Wildorado Mustangs strolled past the Claude Mustangs with points to spare, taking the game 68-50. For Wildorado, this counts as revenge for the 70-24 win Claude walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.
Wildorado's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Braddek Darnell, who threw for 356 yards and five touchdowns, and also picked up 57 receiving yards and a touchdown. Darnell was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 57 yards. Ashden Iler did his part for the team as well, scoring a TD off of 103 receiving yards.
Wildorado has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. As for Claude, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season.
Wildorado will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Booker at 7:00 p.m. Booker knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past eight contests -- so hopefully Wildorado likes a good challenge. As for Claude, they will head out on the road to face off against White Deer at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Claude's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three games.
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