The Sutton Mustangs will face off against the Exeter-Milligan/Friend Bobcats on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Sutton fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Thayer Central on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 42-36 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Titans. The loss was the Mustangs' first of the season.
Despite the defeat, Sutton had strong showings from Wyatt Pollet, who threw for 340 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 11.0 yards per attempt, and Gabe Gwennap, who picked up 178 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Harrison Herndon was another key receiver, picking up 112 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Exeter-Milligan/Friend). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Southern 60-28 at home.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Exeter-Milligan/Friend was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 323 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Sutton fell to 3-1. As for Exeter-Milligan/Friend, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Sutton has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 273 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Exeter-Milligan/Friend struggles in that department as they've been averaging 242.2. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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