Football Preview: Rowlett Eagles vs. Sachse Mustangs
Rowlett hasn't had much luck against Sachse recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Rowlett Eagles will head out to take on the Sachse Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Rowlett took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 20-6 win over North Garland. The victory was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Sachse came tearing into Thursday's matchup with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 32.1 points) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 30-7 margin over the Rangers. The result was nothing new for the Mustangs, who have now won seven contests by 23 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Brendon Haygood, who rushed for 169 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.4 yards per carry. Another player making a difference was Dirk Williams Jr., who threw for 134 yards and a touchdown.
Sachse was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 209 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 201 rushing yards in eight consecutive games.
Rowlett's record now sits at 4-5. As for Sachse, their win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-1.
Rowlett took a serious blow against Sachse when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 45-7. Thankfully for Rowlett, Brenden George (who rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, and also threw for 262 yards and two touchdowns on only 19 passes) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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