Football Recap: Elgin Wildcats vs. Pflugerville Panthers
Elgin proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 24) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Pflugerville Panthers , sneaking past 38-35. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Wildcats also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2023.
Dylan Owens continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 97 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, while also throwing for 165 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 passes. Jalen Owens was Dylan's top target, picking up 115 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 73 yards on only ten carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Elgin was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 313 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Elgin wouldn't let Pflugerville keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Elgin can thank Tanner Magnuson and Lewis Reese for forcing both of them. Reese also set a new season high mark in total tackles with seven. Noddyn Bailey was another major factor on D, making 12 total tackles (2.0 for loss) and snagged an interception.
When it comes to explaining why Pflugerville lost, don't look at Rhyder Miller. Despite the final result, he rushed for 109 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also picked up 30 receiving yards. Pflugerville also got help from Jaivion Martin, who showed off his sure hands for 114 receiving yards.
Elgin's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Pflugerville, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
After each having a week off, Elgin and Liberty Hill will dust off their jerseys to take on one another at 7:30 p.m. on October 11th. Liberty Hill will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Elgin surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pflugerville, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on McCallum at 7:30 p.m. on October 10th. Pflugerville knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully McCallum likes a good challenge.
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