Football Preview: Grapevine Mustangs vs. The Colony Cougars
The Grapevine Mustangs will venture away from home to challenge The Colony Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Grapevine is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
Grapevine came up short against Burleson last Friday, falling 36-12.
The losing side was boosted by Jailen Holmes, who threw for 100 yards and one TD, and also punched in one touchdown on the ground.
Meanwhile, The Colony was able to grind out a solid victory over Burleson on Friday, taking the game 29-19.
The Colony's win came from a few key players Grapevine will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jaylen Gaines, who threw for 230 yards and a pair of TDs, and also rushed for 73 yards on only seven carries. Another player making a difference was Kendrick McClodden, who gained 126 total yards and two touchdowns.
The Colony didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Burleson to a completion percentage of just 35.7%. The team can thank Rylan Kessler for the heroic effort on defense: he. The Colony wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 50%.
The Colony didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Tre Burton Jr. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in each of the last four games he's played.
Grapevine's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for The Colony, their win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4.
Things could have been worse for Grapevine, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 39-25 loss to The Colony in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Can the Mustangs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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