There's no place like home for Maxwell, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They blew past the Hyannis Longhorns 36-12 on Thursday.
Maxwell's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jesse Reyes, who rushed for 130 yards and three touchdowns. Reyes didn't just play on offense: he also made two total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception. Another back making a difference was Christopher Mckeeman, who rushed for 158 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Maxwell was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 321 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hyannis only rushed for 131.
Despite the loss, Hyannis saw an underclassman step up: Beau Rice rushed for 95 yards on only nine carries.
The win got Maxwell back to even at 2-2. As for Hyannis, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 2-2.
Maxwell will face off against Sandhills/Thedford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sandhills/Thedford knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Maxwell likes a good challenge. As for Hyannis, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Mullen at 7:00 p.m.
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