
Mustangs
09/19/25 @ Wylie | 27 |
09/04/25 @ Lamar | 24 |
09/12/25 vs Garland | 23 |
08/29/25 vs Coppell | 20 |
Sachse scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 34-27 to the Wylie Pirates. While the Mustangs didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Pirates 7-3 in the first quarter.
Several Mustangs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Marcus Rhoden, who picked up 122 receiving yards and two scores. Rhoden was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 60 yards. Roderick Rainwater was another key rusher, rushing for 84 yards and one TD.
Even if they lost, Sachse's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Willehado Palomo, Zaivehn Ramsey, and Trindon Bennett, who each picked up one sack apiece. Palomo was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 16 total tackles.
Leading Wylie to victory were Daylon Gordon and Jabriran B Blake. Gordon gained 279 total yards and three touchdowns, while B Blake rushed for 92 yards and one touchdown. Gordon's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 109 rushing yards.
Sachse's defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-2. As for Wylie, the win also got them back to even at 2-2.
Sachse and Wylie should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Texas Rankings. The Mustangs (ranked 180th) will meet Lakeview Centennial (ranked 388th) at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Wylie will take on South Garland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank advantage (297 vs. 924).
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