Friday just wasn't the day for South's offense. They were beaten by the Maize Eagles 57-0 on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas football rankings (they are ranked 128th, while the Eagles are ranked 47th).
Landon Putman threw for 42 yards on seven of 21 attempts. On the ground,
Armane Redmond rushed for 36 yards.
It was another big night for Brayden Myovela, who rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, and also threw for 241 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 passes for Maize. Those 108 rushing yards gave Myovela a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Pearce George, who gained 84 total yards and a touchdown.
South's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Maize, they pushed their record up to 4-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. South's road trip will continue as they head out to face Hutchinson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hutchinson's defense has only allowed 11.6 points per game this season, so South's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Maize, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Washburn Rural, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Maize knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Washburn Rural likes a good challenge.
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