Emerson and Argyle squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Emerson had to settle for second. They lost 41-21 to the Argyle Eagles. While losing is never fun, the Mavericks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 120th, while the Eagles are ranked 23rd).
Argyle got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Julian Caldwell out in front who picked up 71 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Maguire Gasperson, who threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns.
Emerson's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Argyle, the victory (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 10-1.
Emerson does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Argyle, they will take on Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Memorial is coming into the game with four straight wins on the road, so Argyle will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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