Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Nixon-Smiley). They were the clear victor by a 45-20 margin over the Natalia Mustangs on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what Nixon-Smiley needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Nixon-Smiley found their leader in underclassman Garet Gonzales, who rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, and also picked up 32 receiving yards and a touchdown. Gonzales has become a key player for Nixon-Smiley: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 0-3 otherwise.
Nixon-Smiley's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Natalia, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Nixon-Smiley will head out to face off against Young Men's Leadership Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Nixon-Smiley is facing Young Men's Leadership Academy at the right time seeing as Young Men's Leadership Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Natalia, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Cotulla at 7:30 p.m.
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