Football Preview: Sachse Mustangs vs. Rowlett Eagles
Sachse is 7-2 against Rowlett since November of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Sachse Mustangs will host the Rowlett Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Sachse will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Last Thursday, Sachse made easy work of Naaman Forest and carried off a 30-7 victory. Given the Mustangs' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 49th, while the Rangers are ranked 405th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Brendon Haygood, who rushed for 169 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.4 yards per carry. Dirk Williams Jr. was another key player, throwing 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 contests.
Meanwhile, Rowlett had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They strolled past North Garland with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 20-6.
Sachse's record now sits at 8-1. As for Rowlett, their record is now 4-5.
Everything came up roses for Sachse against Rowlett in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 45-7 win. In that game, Sachse amassed a halftime lead of 31-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.
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