A win for Garland just wasn't in the cards on Thursday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were beaten by the Wylie Pirates 34-7. While losing is never fun, the Owls can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 492nd, while the Pirates are ranked 234th).
Carlos Mojica threw for 94 yards on 14 of 29 attempts.
Adam Rotich was his top target, picking up 32 receiving yards. On the ground,
Ty'Ques Miles made three total tackles and defended a pass.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Daylon Gordon and he. Gordon rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries while he rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 54 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Garland's loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-4. As for Wylie, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-3.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Lakeview Centennial the next time they take the field. Garland will head out to face Lakeview Centennial at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Wylie will host them at 7:00 p.m. on November 1st.
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