McCutcheon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 29-23 heartbreaker at the hands of the Danville Warriors.
Even if they lost, McCutcheon's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Jayden Marshall refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself.
Danville got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Carter Ward out in front who rushed for 76 yards and three scores, and also threw for 114 yards and one TD while completing 80% of his passes. Those 76 rushing yards gave Ward a new career-high. Another back making a difference was Daiton Hood, who rushed for 191 yards while picking up 10.1 yards per carry.
McCutcheon's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Danville, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. McCutcheon will head out to face off against Indianapolis Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Saints will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Mavericks surely won't give up without a fight. As for Danville, they will venture away from home to take on Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant s against one another: Bryce Eagen and Key'Mareawn McCullough.
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