Mulberry didn't have done well against Fort Meade recently (they were 0-7 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Mulberry Panthers snuck past the Fort Meade Miners with a 20-14 win. The Panthers' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Mulberry's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Traveon Hymes led the charge by rushing for 112 yards. Hymes' rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 112 rushing yards dating back to last season. Lloyd Knight handled things on the ground, rushing for 88 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Mulberry was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 208 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 181 rushing yards in 14 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Despite the defeat, Fort Meade saw an underclassman step up: Mehki Berrien made 14 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Mulberry's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Fort Meade, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mulberry will host Discovery at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Fort Meade, they will welcome Victory Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Victory Christian Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Fort Meade surely won't give up without a fight.
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