Football Recap: Dawson Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Nov 6, 2024, 2:10pm

Football Recap: Dawson Eagles vs. Manvel Mavericks

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After some red-hot attacks on offense in their last three matchups, Dawson finally came back down to earth on Friday. They took a blow against the Manvel Mavericks, falling 48-7. The contest marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring match so far this season.

Max Zavala threw for 111 yards on 11 of 22 attempts. Corey Brown was his top target, picking up 54 receiving yards.

Cam Renfro continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Manvel, rushing for 115 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, while also throwing for 273 yards and three touchdowns on only 19 passes. Manvel is 4-1 when Renfro posts two or more rushing touchdowns, but 1-3 otherwise. Antoine Wilder was Renfro's top target, picking up 108 receiving yards and a touchdown.

Dawson's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 6-4. As for Manvel, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-4.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dawson will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Ridge Point at 7:00 p.m. on November 14th. As for Manvel, they will square off against Dobie at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Manvel is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 42 points per game this season.

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