It was fun while it lasted, but Paris's undefeated season came to an end after three games on Friday. They came up short against the Whitehouse Wildcats, falling 55-35. Paris was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-7.
Carter Mclaughlin was his usual excellent self, rushing for 200 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries for Whitehouse. Mclaughlin's longest rush was for an impressive 63 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Jackson Gary, who threw for 153 yards and three touchdowns.
Having lost for the first time this season, Paris fell to 3-1. As for Whitehouse, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Paris' road trip will continue as they head out to face Lake Dallas at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lake Dallas' defense has only allowed 12.2 points per game this season, so Paris' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Whitehouse, they will head out to challenge Mt. Pleasant at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Whitehouse is facing Mt. Pleasant at the right time seeing as Mt. Pleasant is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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