Dawson had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.5 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Pasadena Memorial Mavericks , sneaking past 48-45. That's more bragging rights for the Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Max Zavala was a one-man wrecking crew for Dawson as he threw for 311 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75.7% of his passes, and also rushed for 44 yards. 81 of those passing yards were hauled in by Corey Brown.
Dawson wouldn't let Pasadena Memorial keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Dawson can thank Bryson Flynn and Josiah Mcfarland for forcing both of them. Flynn also set a new season high mark in total tackles with four.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Dawson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 294 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted was before the start of last season.
Dawson's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Pasadena Memorial, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Dawson will be playing at home against Shadow Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Dawson's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matches. As for Pasadena Memorial, they will venture away from home to face off against Dobie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pasadena Memorial is facing Dobie at the right time seeing as Dobie is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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