Meridian HomeSchool had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They took their game on Saturday with ease, bagging a 36-8 win over the Magnolia Wildcats.
Shelton Pace went supernova, rushing for 189 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 11.1 yards per carry, and also picking up 55 receiving yards and one score. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack, forcing one fumble, and making three total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Another reason for the win was Meridian HomeSchool's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Caleb Adams and Ethan Scott, who racked up five sacks between them.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Meridian HomeSchool will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Hebron Christian at 7:00 p.m. on the 22nd. As for Magnolia, they will head out to take on Varsity Opponent at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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