Andrews was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 50-27 to the Memorial Mavericks. The Mustangs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-12.
Even though they lost, Andrews was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 259 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 160 rushing yards in 16 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Kenji Johnson and he. Johnson rushed for 154 yards on only 11 carries while he rushed for 154 yards on only 11 carries. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: he now rushed for 152 or more in the last three games he's played. Joe Castles was another key player, throwing for 59 yards and two touchdowns.
Andrews' loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Memorial, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Andrews will host Monahans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Memorial, they will welcome Cooper at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 934 yards in their previous games.
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