Mitchell had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victor by a 29-7 margin over the Parrish Community Bulls on Friday. The victory was just business as usual for the Mustangs, who after 11 games remain undefeated this season.
Cayden Thomas continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 136 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 61 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. Another player making a difference was Corey Simms, who rushed for 151 yards.
Mitchell was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 255 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 177 rushing yards in seven consecutive matchups.
Mitchell's win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-0. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 40.2 points per game. As for Parrish Community, with the loss, they broke their six-game winning streak and moved their record to 9-2.
Mitchell will challenge West Boca Raton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West Boca Raton's defense has only allowed 8.9 points per game this season, so Mitchell's offense will have their work cut out for them. Parrish Community does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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