Football Recap: Memphis Takes a Loss + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 19, 2025, 4:42am

Football Recap: Memphis Cyclones vs. Wheeler Mustangs

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the TX University Interscholastic League (UIL) & Wheeler High School. Watch Full Replay

Friday just wasn't the day for Memphis's offense. They were beaten by the Wheeler Mustangs 55-0 on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 35 points in the game before, the Cyclones' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

Creed Newkirk went supernova For Wheeler., rushing for 96 yards and two TDs on only six carries, while also throwing for 83 yards and three touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes. Christopher Gallardo was another key player, rushing for 90 yards and one score on only eight carries.

Memphis is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5. As for Wheeler, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-1.

Looking ahead, Memphis will be playing in front of their home fans against Quanah at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cyclones will be up against the Indians' rather soft defense (which has allowed 39.14 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Wheeler, they will take on Clarendon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs will be up against the Broncos' rather soft defense (which has allowed 40.57 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.

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