MHS - Football / October 16, 2023 By Kasey McDowell
The Mulvane Middle School football teams closed out their season last Thursday on the road against the Wellington Knights. The 8th grade team faced a very tough Wellington team who jumped out ahead in the 2nd quarter with 2 scores. The Cats were able to get on the board in the 4th quarter with a 68-yard kickoff return by Fenton Smith, but the Cats fell 6-36 to the league champions.
"We came up against a really good Wellington team," said Coach Beikman. "They are league champs for a reason. Our kids played hard the entire game but we just could not get any offense going. This group of kids improved every week this season and I look forward to seeing what they will do in the future."
8th 1 2 3 4 Final
MMS 0 0 0 6 6
WMS 0 16 14 6 36
Mulvane scoring:
The 7th-grade boys were in a defensive battle all game long with the Knights. The Wildcats struck first in the second quarter with a 1-yard run by Easton Workman and the 2-point conversion by Jacob Hooten pass reception from Beckett Frazier. The Knights were able to score in the third quarter, but the Cats kept them out of the endzone on the 2-point conversion attempt and were able to hold on for the 8-6 win.
"We were able to end our season with a win, which we needed," said Coach Beikman. "Our defense played great this game and all season. We were in every game this year but just struggled to find ways to score. I look forward to seeing how much this group will progress by next season. They are great kids and are a fun group to coach."
7th 1 2 3 4 Final
MMS 0 8 0 0 8
WMS 0 0 6 0 6
Mulvane scoring:
The 8th-grade boys finished the 2023 season with a 4-3 record and 3-2 in Patriot League play. Tavion Richardson finished the season with 8 rushing TDs and 1 TD reception. Jeter Tatum finished with 2 passing TDs and 1 rushing TD. Keaton Grizzle finished with 3 rushing TDs. Kane Cuthbertson finished with 1 TD reception and one INT return TD. Fenton Smith finished with 1 INT return for a TD, 1 fumble recovery for a TD, and a kickoff return for a TD. Jaidyn Baxter had 2 rushing TDs and 1 fumble recovery for a TD. Tegan Thrash had 1 fumble recovery for a TD.
The 7th-grade boys finished the 2023 season with a 2-5 record and 2-3 in Patriot League play. Beckett Frazier finished the season with 2 rushing TDs, 2 passing TDs, 1 TD reception, and 2 INT returns for a TD. Hollis Ensley finished the season with 2 rushing TDs and 1 passing TD. Jacob Hooten finished the season with 2 TD receptions. Brody Sanders had 1 rushing TD on the year and Jaxon Treat had 1 fumble recovery for a TD.
