Memphis East didn't have done well against Arlington recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Memphis East Mustangs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 21-18 win over the Arlington Tigers. For the Mustangs, this counts as revenge for the 24-0 loss the Tigers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in August of 2023.
Despite the loss, Arlington still got an impressive performance from Jacksen Lyons, who threw for 189 yards and two touchdowns.
The victory got Memphis East back to even at 1-1. As for Arlington, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Memphis East will square off against Sheffield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Arlington, they have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Whitehaven at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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