Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mulberry). They took their game on Thursday with ease, bagging a 54-0 win over the DeSoto County Bulldogs. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won eight contests by 22 points or more so far this season.
Mulberry was led to victory by Traveon Hymes and Laquinton Chandler. Hymes rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, while Chandler threw for 141 yards and three touchdowns while completing 87.5% of his passes. Hymes' longest rush was for an incredible 76 yards.
The victory was the third in a row for Mulberry, bringing their record for this year to 9-1. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 5.7 points per game. As for DeSoto County, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Mulberry will face off against Nature Coast Tech at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Mulberry will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. DeSoto County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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