Football Recap: Manvel Mavericks vs. Barbers Hill Eagles
Manvel was the 55-35 winner over Barbers Hill when they last played one another back in November of 2019, but their luck changed this time around. The Manvel Mavericks took a 21-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Barbers Hill Eagles on Friday. The Mavericks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jackson Hamilton threw for 77 yards and a touchdown.
Khalil Ali was his top target, picking up 52 receiving yards. On the ground,
Kenneth Malone Hayes rushed for 27 yards and a touchdown.
Kaegan Morton had a dynamite game for Barbers Hill, picking up 133 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 85 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. Morton's longest reception was for an impressive 56 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Barbers Hill also got a significant boost from DJ Jordan, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 82 yards.
Manvel's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Barbers Hill, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Manvel will host Pasadena Memorial at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Barbers Hill, they will venture away from home to challenge Deer Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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