Mackay is 0-5 against North Gem since September of 2017 but things could change on Friday. The Miners will head out on the road to face off against the Cowboys at 4:00 p.m. Mackay's defense has only allowed 9.5 points per game this season, so North Gem's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Things were looking good for Mackay after they put the first points on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They took a 30-18 hit to the loss column at the hands of Challis. While the Miners didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Vikings 6-0 in the first quarter.
Although Mackay took the loss, they still got scores from Ryker Summers, Otto Johnson, and Kyren Follett.
Even if they lost, Mackay's defense still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Hudson Belden was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself. Mackay received some extra help from Johnson, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 36 points the game before, North Gem was a bit more limited in their matchup last Friday. They were dealt a 42-8 loss at the hands of Garden Valley. The Cowboys were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 26-0.
North Gem's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Mackay, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Mackay took a serious blow against North Gem when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 62-14. Can the Miners avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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