The Mountain View Yellowjackets and Salem Greyhounds faced challenging starts in the first round of the 3A state football playoffs on Friday night, ending their seasons with lopsided losses.
Mountain View traveled to face the Glen Rose Beavers, who dominated early and secured a 40-7 victory. Glen Rose capitalized on all six of their first-half possessions, building a commanding 40-0 lead by halftime. The Yellowjackets managed to avoid a shutout late in the game when George Rector caught a 40-yard touchdown pass, putting Mountain View on the scoreboard in the fourth quarter.
In Atkins, the Salem Greyhounds also struggled against the Red Devils, who struck early with a 59-yard touchdown run on their opening possession. Atkins carried a 42-6 lead into halftime and went on to win 56-22. Salem’s Conner Muir provided a highlight in the first half with an 81-yard touchdown play. Late in the fourth quarter, Easton Muir connected on an 18-yard touchdown pass, and Tripp Martin added a two-point conversion, bringing Salem’s total to 22 points.
The losses end the 2023 playoff runs for both Mountain View and Salem after tough matchups in the opening round.