Germantown Mavericks cruises by Northwest Rankin Cougars 46-21 in MS high school football game

Maverick Stadium - Germantown High School quarterback King White had 121 passing yards and threw for 2 touchdowns to lead the Germantown Mavericks to a 46-21 win over the Northwest Rankin Cougars on Friday night in a high school football game.

The Mavericks also received crucial efforts from wide receiver Lawson Branson who rushed 7 times for 102 yards and 2 touchdowns and running back Julian Slaughter who rushed 6 times for 85 yards.

Northwest Rankin's defensive back Mickell Smith III threw for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns and wide receiver De’Shawn Dillon had 80 receiving yards and 1 touchdown.

The win helps Germantown improve to 1-0 on the season while Northwest Rankin falls to 0-1. Tonight’s game was the first matchup between the two teams.

Germantown travels to Canton, MS to face off against the Canton Tigers on Friday September 6. This is the first matchup between the two teams this season.

Northwest Rankin will face off against the Clinton Arrows at home on Friday September 6. This is the first matchup between the two teams this season.