A victory for Maize South just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 51-7 loss at the hands of the Derby Panthers. The defeat continues a trend for the Mavericks in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now lost five in a row.
Tate McNew threw for 105 yards and a touchdown.
Landon Gatto was his top target, picking up 36 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Derby was led to victory by Drew Kemp and Arieus Finley. Kemp rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns, while Finley rushed for 163 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.1 yards per carry. Kemp really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run. The team also got some help courtesy of Da?Saahn Brame, who picked up 53 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Maize South's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-2. As for Derby, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Maize South didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 42-20 defeat against Hutchinson on the 25th. Derby has also already played their next contest, a 51-7 victory against Bishop Carroll on the 25th.
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