Football Recap: Mcallen Memorial Starts off Right with Win over Hanna

McAllen Memorial gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They blew past the Hanna Golden Eagles 37-14. The victory continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Golden Eagles: they've now won five in a row.

Kane Coy

Passing Yards

08/29/25 vs Hanna	193
10/24/24 @ Vela	27
10/17/24 vs Juarez-Lincoln	66
10/11/24 @ McAllen	90
09/27/24 vs Mission	115
+ 3 more games

McAllen Memorial got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kane Coy out in front who threw for 193 yards and three TDs on only 15 passes, and also rushed for 46 yards. That's the most passing yards Coy has posted since back in September of 2024. Another pass catcher making a difference was Michael Alaniz, who picked up 161 receiving yards and a pair of scores.

Another reason for the win was McAllen Memorial's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Dalton Keller, Jonathan Garcia, and Dylan Sanchez, who each picked up one sack apiece. McAllen Memorial received some extra help from Julian Castaneda, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.

Despite the defeat, Hanna saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Adam Telamantez rushed for 43 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 39 receiving yards.

Looking ahead, McAllen Memorial will head out to face off against Weslaco at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 859 yards in their previous games. As for Hanna, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Sharyland at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.