The Maize South Mavericks will head out on the road to challenge the South Cougars on Friday. South took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Maize South, who comes in off a win.
Maize South is headed out to face South after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Maize South simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Newton 56-20 at home. Given the Mavericks' advantage in MaxPreps' Kansas football rankings (they are ranked 16th, while the Railroaders are ranked 103rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Tate McNew went supernova for Maize South, throwing for 332 yards and six touchdowns while completing 81% of his passes. The team also got some help courtesy of Landon Gatto, who picked up 151 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Maize South wouldn't let Newton keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Maize South can thank Johnny Hartig and Nick Paulus for forcing all of them.
South kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They were beaten by Salina Central 55-13. The Cougars' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it ten in a row dating back to last season.
Everything came up roses for Maize South against South in their previous meeting back in October of 2023 as the team secured a 66-19 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was South's Dawson Dooley, who picked up 145 receiving yards and a touchdown. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Maize South to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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