Alexander and McAllen Memorial go head to head on Saturday at 4:00 PM in their first playoff match of the year. Alexander are expected to win -- but not by much -- so they will need to come into the match prepared for a fight.
McAllen Memorial brought a three-game winning streak into their game against Rowe last week; they left with a four-game streak. McAllen Memorial were able to grind out a solid win over Rowe, winning 21-14. Junior Campbell Speights, who rushed for 180 yards and 3 touchdowns on 28 carries, was a major factor in McAllen Memorial's success. Junior Campbell Speights has made a name for himself in their last ten games, proving himself to be a reliable offensive weapon.
As for Alexander, they have relied on a stalwart defense averaging points allowed per game, but that average took a hit last Friday. They took a serious blow against United, falling 0-37. Alexander's defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
McAllen Memorial's victory lifted them to 6-4 while Alexander's loss dropped them down to 8-2. Alexander's offensive line will need to gear up for a tough test against a McAllen Memorial defensive front that amassed eight sacks against Rowe, so we'll see if they are up to the task.
Playoff bracket for these teams
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