Calvert has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.29 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. The matchup between them and the Great Mills Hornets wasn't particularly close, with the Calvert Cavaliers falling 31-15. The Cavaliers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hornets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Although Calvert took the loss, they still got scores from Andrew Douglas and Derrick Brown.
Great Mills found their leader in underclassman Kian Bush, who threw for 275 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.5 yards per attempt. Those 275 passing yards set a new season-high mark for Bush. Demariae Thomas was Bush's top target, picking up 70 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also punching in a rushing score.
The defeat snapped Calvert's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 5-2 record. As for Great Mills, their record is now 3-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Calvert will face off against Northern at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Calvert is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Great Mills, they will challenge Chopticon at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Great Mills is facing Chopticon at the right time seeing as Chopticon is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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