Weslaco East was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 28-26 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mission Eagles. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Despite the loss, Weslaco East still got an impressive performance from Jay Herrera, who rushed for 146 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries.
Weslaco East's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Mission, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Coming up, Weslaco East will challenge Donna at 7:30 p.m. on the 12th. This will be the Wildcats' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Mission, they will face off against Sharyland at 7:30 p.m. on the 12th.
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