Football Recap: Seguin Matadors vs. Pieper Warriors
After a string of three wins, Seguin's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They lost to the Pieper Warriors at home by a 56-37 margin. While losing is never fun, the Matadors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 325th, while the Warriors are ranked 56th).
When it comes to explaining why Seguin lost, don't look at Corey Dailey. Despite the final result, he threw for 392 yards and six touchdowns while completing 72.2% of his passes, and also rushed for 39 yards. Dailey is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Nik Henry was Dailey's top target, picking up 149 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Cayden Keeth was his usual excellent self, throwing for 287 yards and four touchdowns while completing 78.9% of his passes, and also rushing for 101 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries for Pieper. Another player making a difference was Brady Hopper, who rushed for 59 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
Seguin's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Pieper, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Seguin will head out on the road to square off against Smithson Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Seguin knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Smithson Valley likes a good challenge. As for Pieper, they will welcome New Braunfels at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pieper will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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