A win for Argonaut just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They lost 50-27 to the Liberty Ranch Hawks. The Mustangs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 43-14.
When it comes to explaining why Argonaut lost, don't look at Seth Mitchell. Despite the final result, he rushed for 266 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.9 yards per carry. Mitchell's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 116 rushing yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Ace Tisserand, who gained 89 total yards and a touchdown.
Even though they lost, Argonaut was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 324 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
It was another big night for Joseph Brown, who rushed for 188 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries for Liberty Ranch. Brown's longest rush was for an impressive 54 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Wyatt Blevins was another key player, throwing for 129 yards and two touchdowns on only ten passes.
Argonaut dropped their record down to 1-5 with the loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Liberty Ranch, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-2.
Argonaut wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 20-13 win against Rosemont on the 11th. Liberty Ranch has also already played their next game, a 56-37 victory against El Dorado on the 11th.
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