Mitchell is on a seven-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Wiregrass Ranch is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Mitchell Mustangs will square off against the Wiregrass Ranch Bulls at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Mitchell knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past five games -- so hopefully Wiregrass Ranch likes a good challenge.
Last Saturday, Mitchell didn't have too much trouble with River Ridge on the road as they won 38-21.
Meanwhile, Wiregrass Ranch never let their opponents score last Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Sunlake 42-0 on the road. That looming 42-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bulls yet this season.
Wiregrass Ranch's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nathan Mcneil, who picked up 135 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 64 yards on only six carries. Mcneil's longest reception was for an impressive 62 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Another signal caller making a difference was Dillon Rose Bailey, who threw for 261 yards and three touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes.
Mitchell's victory bumped their record up to 7-0. As for Wiregrass Ranch, their win bumped their record up to 6-0.
Mitchell might still be hurting after the 55-34 loss they got from Wiregrass Ranch in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Thankfully for Mitchell, Luke Knight (who threw for 366 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 13.6 yards per attempt, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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