Friday just wasn't the day for Bolton's offense. They took a blow against the Melrose Golden Wildcats on Friday, falling 40-0. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee football rankings (they are ranked 285th, while the Golden Wildcats are ranked 106th).
Melrose found their leader in sophomore Thomas Heffner, who threw for 211 yards and five TDs on only 17 passes, and also rushed for 75 yards and one touchdown on only six carries. Those five passing touchdowns set a new season-high mark for Heffner. Carlos Edwards also helped with two scores in total.
Bolton's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Melrose, their win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1.
Coming up, Bolton will take on Millington Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Melrose, they will challenge Wooddale at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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