Northwest unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were just a hair shy of victory on Friday and fell 43-42 to the Mansfield Legacy Broncos. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it six in a row.
Mark Hartman threw for 322 yards and three TDs while completing 75% of his passes. Trey Poe was his top target, picking up 124 receiving yards. On the ground, Caris Sela rushed for 229 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.8 yards per carry.
J-Uan Harrison Jr. had an outrageously good game for Mansfield Legacy as he rushed for 251 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 10.9 yards per carry, and also picked up 59 receiving yards and one touchdown. What's more, Harrison Jr. posted two rushing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in September of 2024. Jake Jenkins was another key player, throwing for 239 yards and a pair of TDs.
Northwest wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 23-9 victory against McKinney North on the 4th. As for Mansfield Legacy, they have also already played their next contest, a 33-24 win against Chisholm Trail on the 5th.
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