Sandhills Valley had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were dealt a 54-8 loss at the hands of the Mullen Broncos. The Mavericks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Broncos apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Brayden McNutt threw for 45 yards on four of 11 attempts. Cotter Johnston was his top target, picking up 35 receiving yards.
Mullen's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Alex Werner, who rushed for 118 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 12 carries. Another signal caller making a difference was Ben Werner, who threw for 72 yards and three TDs.
Coming up, Sandhills Valley will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Perkins County at 7:00 p.m. on the 5th. As for Mullen, they will venture away from home to square off against Maywood/Hayes Center at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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