Football Recap: Tyler Legacy Starts Season with Defeat on the Road

By Team Reports Sep 8, 2024, 3:38pm

Football Recap: Tyler Legacy Raiders vs. Texas Tigers

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Tyler Legacy had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They came up short against the Texas Tigers, falling 37-13. While losing is never fun, the Raiders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 257th, while the Tigers are ranked 45th).

When it comes to explaining why Tyler Legacy lost, don't look at Jace Love. Despite the final result, he rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. Love got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible 63 yards.

David Potter was nothing short of spectacular for Texas: he threw for 294 yards and three touchdowns while completing 77.3% of his passes. Shavante Montgomery was in the mix too, providing Texas with two touchdowns.

Tyler Legacy will square off against Tyler at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Tyler Legacy will come in still looking for their first win of the season. As for Texas, they will welcome Liberty Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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