Mission extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 1-4. They took a blow against the McAllen Memorial Mustangs, falling 43-14. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 48-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
As for McAllen Memorial, they now have a winning record of 3-2. Considering they have won three matchups by more than 22 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
McAllen Memorial got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jorge Munoz out in front who rushed for 133 yards and three TDs on only 13 carries. Munoz's longest rush was for an impressive 59 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another rusher making a difference was Braxton Speights, who rushed for 177 yards and one score while picking up 10.4 yards per carry.
Mission and McAllen Memorial will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Eagles see the field they'll take on Palmview at 7:30 p.m. on October 10. As for McAllen Memorial, their break will end when they face McAllen at 7:30 p.m. on October 10.
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