Brycen Kemper (17) and Jadyn Simpkins (3) of Midland Valley break up a pass attempt to Braylon Staley of Aiken on Friday, October 14, 2022 in Graniteville SC. Midland Valley defeated Aiken 70-33. Mike Adams photo.
GRANITEVILLE – It was a close game in the Valley Friday until the Mustangs ran like the wild horses they are named after and blew out the game in the second half over the Aiken Hornets, winning by a score of 70-33.
Midland Valley’s quarterback TJ McElmurray scored three of the Mustangs’ touchdowns.
Late into the second quarter, Midland Valley was only up by eight points with four minutes left to go. After Aiken scored to bring the game to 28-20, Midland Valley returned the kickoff for a touchdown.
Aiken tried to close the gap with eight seconds to go in the first half, but the Mustangs would go into halftime ahead 42-26.
The Mustangs are 5-3 overall and 2-0 in region 4AAAA. They will play at South Aiken Oct. 21. The Hornets are 1-7 and 1-1 in 4AAAA. They will host Lexington Oct. 21.
Midland Valley QB TJ McElmurray rushes for one of his three touchdowns on the evening as the Mustangs defeat Aiken 70-33 on Friday, October 14, 2022 in Graniteville SC. Photo by Mike Adams.Jameat Williams, right, of Aiken rushes for positive yards as Midland Valley’s Brycen Kemper, left, makes a diving attempt on Friday, October 14, 2022 in Graniteville, SC. Midland Valley defeated Aiken 70-33. Photo by Mike Adams.Midland Valley RB Joenathan Peebles rushes upfield against Aiken on Friday, October 14, 2022 in Graniteville SC. Midland Valley defeated Aiken 70-33. Photo by Mike Adams.
The Midland Valley Band performs at halftime on Friday, October 14, 2022 in Graniteville SC. Midland Valley defeated Aiken 70-33. Photo by Mike Adams.Traevon Dunbar of Midland Valley, left, looks for running room as Demarius Tolen of Aiken defends the play on Friday, October 14, 2022 in Graniteville SC. Midland Valley defeated Aiken 70-33. Photo by Mike Adams.
Mike Adams is a Georgia Press Association award winning photographer for The Augusta Press.
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