Tyler Legacy unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a hard 57-43 fall against the Texas Tigers on Thursday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
Tyler Legacy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cason Gray, who threw for 200 yards and four TDs. 131 of those passing yards were hauled in by Takaiden Brown, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Special teams also deserves some recognition, posting 11 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Dmarian Malone, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Kameron Wrightner had a dynamite game For Texas., throwing for 294 yards and five touchdowns while completing 73.7% of his passes, and also rushing for 64 yards. Tradarian Ball also helped out as he racked up 140 receiving yards.
Tyler Legacy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 48-21 victory against Tyler on the 5th. As for Texas, they have also already played their next game, a 49-37 win against Liberty Christian on the 5th.
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