River Rouge has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They came up short against the Mentor Cardinals, falling 47-21. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 27-7.
Mentor's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jackson Farley, who rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries. Farley's longest rush was for an impressive 57 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Dominic Burns was in the mix as well, providing Mentor with two touchdowns.
River Rouge's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Mentor, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. River Rouge will challenge Cleveland Heights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cleveland Heights is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning River Rouge will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Mentor, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Brush at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Mentor's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four matchups.
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