Mustangs gallop to playoff win, but huge test looms
AREA-BOUND The Benjamin Mustangs are headed to the Area Championship Friday night in Hamlin against Newcastle, after defeating Motley County 52-6 at bi-district last week. | COURTESY PHOTO
MUSTANGS STOP MATADORS The Benjamin Mustangs defeated the Motley County Matadors 52-6 in Friday night's bi-district game in Matador. | COURTESY PHOTO
Benjamin opened defense of its Class 1A six-man Division 2 title in style last Friday, rolling to a 52-6 victory against Motley County and serving notice the Mustangs will not be an easy out this postseason.
“I thought Friday night went really well,” head coach Nathan Hayes said. “Motley County is a well-coached team, and I thought we came out just a little bit sluggish for whatever reason. Maybe i…
