Maiden was the 46-38 winner over East Lincoln when they last played one another back in March of 2021, but their luck changed this time around. The Blue Devils received a blow on Friday as they fell 35-21 to the Mustangs. Blue Devils fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Mustangs since Friday.
Maiden's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Shannon Wingate, who rushed for 109 yards, and Javien Seagle, who picked up 68 receiving yards and one TD. Seagle also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing one fumble and making two total tackles in addition to snagging an interception.
Even if they lost, Maiden's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece. They received some extra help from Hampton Reed, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Maiden's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-3. As for East Lincoln, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-1.
Maiden wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 19-13 loss against Newton-Conover on the 31st. East Lincoln does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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