High School Football

Waco Midway stays perfect in thrashing of Nelson

By Matt Stepp Special to the Star-Telegram
Byron Nelson Keaton Shedden (25) leads his teammates onto the field during a high school football game in September.
Byron Nelson Keaton Shedden (25) leads his teammates onto the field during a high school football game in September. Jim Cowsert Special to the Star-Telegram

Waco Midway 59, Trophy Club Nelson 7

Undefeated Waco Midway scored 45 unanswered points in the final 32 minutes of action to roll past Byron Nelson 59-7 in a 6A Division II area round playoff game at AT&T Stadium. Midway advances to the regional semifinals to take on Mansfield on Dec. 1 at McLane Stadium in Waco.

Key players: Oklahoma commit Tanner Mordecai had 283 passing yards and four touchdowns while rushing for another 56 yards and a touchdown to lead the Midway offense. Jordan Joiner led Trophy Club Nelson with 118 yards rushing on 16 carries.

Key stat: Waco Midway rolled up 511 yards of offense with 283 yards through the air and 228 yards rushing.

Records: Waco Midway 12-0, Trophy Club Nelson 5-7

This story was originally published November 24, 2017 at 11:04 PM with the headline "Waco Midway stays perfect in thrashing of Nelson."

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