Flinthills hasn't had much luck against Cedar Vale/Dexter recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Mustangs will challenge the Spartans at 7:00 p.m. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Flinthills is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 71-42 victory over Yates Center. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Mustangs as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Tripp Carney
| 10/24/25 vs Yates Center | 2 |
| 09/05/25 @ Central | 2 |
| 09/26/25 @ Northern Heights | 1 |
| 09/12/25 vs Cedar Vale/Dexter | 1 |
Beau Hall had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 279 yards and six TDs while picking up 14.7 yards per carry. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack, forcing two fumbles, and making 15 total tackles (2.0 for loss). Tripp Carney was in the mix as well, providing Flinthills with two touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Flinthills was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 289 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.
Another reason for the win was Flinthills' imposing defensive line, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece. They received some extra help from Deken Girty, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, Cedar Vale/Dexter got the win against Northeast on Thursday by a conclusive 74-50. The result was nothing new for the Spartans, who have now won four contests by 24 points or more so far this season.
Cedar Vale/Dexter's win came from a few key players Flinthills will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Cooper Criss, who rushed for 155 yards and four scores while picking up 9.1 yards per carry, and also threw for 120 yards on six of 18 attempts. Those 155 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Royce Potter also helped out as he racked up 185 rushing yards.
The victory got Flinthills back to even at 4-4. As for Cedar Vale/Dexter, their win bumped their record up to 7-1.
Thursday's game might be decided on the ground. Flinthills has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 211.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Cedar Vale/Dexter struggles in that department as they've been averaging 196.2 rushing yards. There's a good chance Thursday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Flinthills lost to Cedar Vale/Dexter on the road by a decisive 50-36 margin in their previous matchup back in September. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Criss, who rushed for 105 yards and three TDs on only 12 carries, and also threw for 153 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Now that the Mustangs know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
