Mattoon lost against Taylorville back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Mattoon Greenwave received a blow as they fell 21-7 to the Taylorville Tornadoes.
Shayden Neff rushed for 15 yards and a touchdown.
Cale Kimbro was his top target, making 19 total tackles and defending a pass.
It was another big night for Baron Odam, who rushed for 68 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 92 yards and a touchdown for Taylorville.
Mattoon's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Taylorville, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mattoon will square off against Mahomet-Seymour at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mattoon is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Taylorville, they will face off against Charleston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Taylorville is facing Charleston at the right time seeing as Charleston is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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