Mattoon had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost 20-0 to the MacArthur Generals on Friday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
Mattoon didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Shayden Neff. Another thorn in MacArthur's side was Cameron Harrison, who forced one fumble, made 14 total tackles (5.5 for loss), and defended one pass.
Coming up, Mattoon will be playing at home against Rantoul at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for MacArthur, they will head out on the road to take on Springfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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