The McNeil Mavericks will square off against the Vista Ridge Rangers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Vista Ridge took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on McNeil, who comes in off a win.
McNeil took a 28-point loss the last time they faced off against Vandegrift, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Mavericks sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 17-14 win over the Vipers on Friday. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Mavericks' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 97th, while the Vipers are ranked 35th).
McNeil's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Zach Christie, who picked up 100 receiving yards and one touchdown. The Mavericks also relied on Christie, who's 48-yard boot wound up being the difference in the game.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 31 points the game before, Vista Ridge was a bit more limited in their matchup last Friday. They took a 21-10 hit to the loss column at the hands of Vandegrift. The contest marked the Rangers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
The win made it two in a row for McNeil and bumps their season record up to 4-2. As for Vista Ridge, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the trenches. McNeil has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 191.5 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Vista Ridge, though, as they've been averaging only 95 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
McNeil might still be hurting after the 30-8 loss they got from Vista Ridge in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Mavericks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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