Moore was the 21-20 winner over Mustang when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Lions and the Broncos were almost perfectly matched up on Friday, but the Lions suffered a 36-35 defeat. Despite 201 more yards than the Broncos, the Lions couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Several Lions players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Maverick Gardner, who rushed for 112 yards and one score on only 13 carries, and also threw for 201 yards and one touchdown. Another back making a difference was Ozias Adams, who gained 154 total yards and a touchdown.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Moore, adding 13 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Daniel Price, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
Even if they lost, Moore's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Price, Braylon Henry, and George Blevins, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Among those leading the charge was Jaden O'Neal, who threw for 248 yards and a pair of TDs.
This is the second loss in a row for Moore and nudges their season record down to 2-2. As for Mustang, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
Moore didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 81-6 loss against Bixby on the 3rd. As for Mustang, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 75-0 win against Enid on the 3rd.
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