Mathews scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They were outmatched by the Charles City Panthers at home and fell 58-14. The defeat leaves the Blue Devils without a win on the season.
Although Mathews took the loss, they still got scores from Franklin Cardenas Flores and Darin Echeverria.
Mathews didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Cardenas Flores.
A big part of Charles City's victory came down to the chemistry between Damian Barnes Jr. and his top target Shane Jones. Barnes Jr. rushed for 219 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.2 yards per carry while Jones rushed for 153 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. Those 153 rushing yards gave Jones a new career-high.
Mathews' loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Charles City, they moved to 1-8 with that win, which also ended their 17-game losing streak.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mathews will venture away from home to take on Middlesex at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Middlesex will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Mathews surely won't give up without a fight. As for Charles City, their road trip will continue as they head out to face West Point at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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