Ness City was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against the Macksville Mustangs, falling 34-14. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 58-40 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Macksville's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Orion Guevara, who rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 42 receiving yards and a touchdown. Guevara also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making six total tackles and defending a pass. Gavin Rose was another key player, gaining 122 total yards and two touchdowns.
Ness City's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Macksville, their win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1.
Ness City didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 44-42 victory against Quinter on the 27th. Macksville has also already played their next contest, a 26-14 win against Stafford on the 27th.
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