If Reagan was feeling good fresh off their 31-0 takedown of Parkland last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The game between the Reagan Raiders and the Mount Tabor Spartans wasn't particularly close, with the Reagan Raiders falling 29-13. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Raiders of the 41-14 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
John Evans Jr. and Carson Bowman certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Evans Jr. rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown, while Bowman picked up 55 receiving yards.
Reagan wouldn't let Mount Tabor keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Seven Glover, Alonzo Mccoy, and Jerry Summers picked up one apiece. Glover also made five total tackles, which is notable because Reagan is undefeated when he posts at least four total tackles, but 2-4 otherwise. Reagan got some further help from Leo Housel-Rajacich: he made 15 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Snook Peterkin had an outrageously good game for Mount Tabor as he rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also threw for 94 yards and a touchdown while completing 71.4% of his passes. Peterkin also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making two total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending two passes. Jaydon Mahfooth got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Reagan's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Mount Tabor, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-2.
Reagan will venture away from home to face off against R.J. Reynolds at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mount Tabor, they will host Parkland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mount Tabor is facing Parkland at the right time seeing as Parkland is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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