Young Men's Leadership Academy fell victim to Nixon-Smiley and their airtight defense on Friday. They were beaten by the Mustangs 38-0. The defeat leaves Young Men's Leadership Academy still looking for their first win of the season.
Nixon-Smiley got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Eric Rodriguez out in front who rushed for 84 yards and two scores on only ten carries, and also threw for 76 yards and one TD. Rodriguez's longest rush was for an impressive 56 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Joe White was in the mix too, providing Nixon-Smiley with two touchdowns.
Young Men's Leadership Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Nixon-Smiley, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Young Men's Leadership Academy is set to take on their familiar foe Cotulla at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Nixon-Smiley will face off against rival Dilley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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