McNeil was handed a heart-breaking three-point loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Manor on Friday. The Mavericks blew past the Mustangs 42-21. The Mavericks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 21 points or more this season.
McNeil had a senior duo take command as Jarell Gary Jr rushed for 89 yards and one score and Zach Christie gained 79 total yards and two touchdowns. Gary Jr got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 65 yards. Calvin Cervini also deserves some recognition as he rushed for his first rushing yards of the season.
Despite the defeat, Manor saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Andre Terry rushed for 155 yards while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. Those 155 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Terry.
Mavericks
| 10/31/25 vs Manor | 42-21 |
| 10/10/25 vs Vista Ridge | 45-42 |
| 09/26/25 vs Stony Point | 56-21 |
| 09/12/25 vs Round Rock Westwood | 70-45 |
| 09/04/25 vs Lake Belton | 34-28 |
| + 2 more games |
McNeil pushed their record up to 6-3 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 48.1 points over those games. As for Manor, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-9.
McNeil has already played their next contest, a 52-49 loss against Hutto on the 7th. As for Manor, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 69-21 defeat against Cedar Ridge on the 7th.
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