Muscatine had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They received a blow on Friday as they fell 33-14 to the Jefferson Hawks. The Muskies haven't had much luck with the Hawks recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Jefferson's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Vernon Benda, who threw for 200 yards and three touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Lloydson Nyenow Jr was Benda's top target, picking up 133 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Muscatine will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Davenport Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Jefferson, they will venture away from home to challenge Marshalltown at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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