A victory for Eagle Mountain just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 49-3 defeat at the hands of the Graham Steers. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 547th, while the Steers are ranked 108th).
COLTYN WILLIAMS threw for 37 yards on one of five attempts.
TERRY STARKS was his top target, picking up 37 receiving yards.
Rylan Monsey was his usual excellent self, rushing for 144 yards and four touchdowns for Graham. That's the most rushing yards Monsey has posted since back in November of 2023. Graham also got help from Brayden Riggins, who showed off his sure hands for 92 receiving yards.
Eagle Mountain has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season. As for Graham, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 9-1.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Eagle Mountain will face off against Glen Rose on Thursday. Glen Rose is coming into the matchup with five straight victories on the road, so Eagle Mountain will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Graham, they will challenge Dunbar at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Graham's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last eight games.
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