With a playoff game on the line, Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering rose to the challenge on Friday. They managed a 40-34 victory over the McKenzie Rebels. The win almost wasn't to be: the Phoenix were down 27-12 in the second quarter.
When it comes to explaining why McKenzie lost, don't look at Tate Surber. Despite the final result, he rushed for 120 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 13.2 yards per attempt. Surber didn't just play on offense: he also made three total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception. Another player making a difference was Cole Brown, who picked up 130 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering pushed their record up to 14-1 with the victory, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 34.7 points. As for McKenzie, the defeat snapped their winning streak at 13 games and leaves them with a 13-1 record.
Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 36-14 win against South Pittsburg on the 6th. McKenzie does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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