Football Preview: Nixon Mustangs vs. Laredo LBJ Wolves
The Nixon Mustangs will face off against the Laredo LBJ Wolves at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Nixon is headed out to face Laredo LBJ after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Nixon came out on top against Ray by a score of 21-13 on Friday.
Nixon's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Shawn David Haynes led the charge by picking up 110 receiving yards and two touchdowns. David Haynes got the majority of those yards when he pulled down a pass and and took off for a gain of83 yards. Nixon also got help from Humberto Silva, who showed off his sure hands for 95 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Laredo LBJ had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They really took it to Martin for the full four quarters, racking up a 34-6 victory on the road. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Wolves as it put an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Nixon came up short against Laredo LBJ when the teams last played back in October of 2021, falling 23-14. Can Nixon avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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