McDonough couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were dealt a 36-8 loss at the hands of the Great Mills Hornets on Friday. The Rams' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it five in a row dating back to last season.
Leading Great Mills to victory were Zhaykahrii Platter and Kian Bush. Platter rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, while Bush threw for 149 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Bush a new career-high in rushing yards.
McDonough will take on Patuxent at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Great Mills, they will square off against St. Charles on Saturday.
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