Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mena). They blew past the Waldron Bulldogs, posting a 45-12 victory at home. The result was nothing new for the Bearcats, who have now won three games by 31 points or more so far this season.
Mena's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brody Peters led the charge by rushing for 45 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 75 receiving yards. Sean Sullivan did his part for the team as well, scoring a TD off of 65 receiving yards.
Mena didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jair Hernandez and Tripp Hensley. Hernandez also set a new season high mark in receiving yards with 99. Mena got some further help from Jimmy Glenn: he made eight total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Mena's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. As for Waldron, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mena will welcome Dover at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mena's defense has only allowed 12.1 points per game this season, so Dover's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Waldron, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Clinton at 7:00 p.m.
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