Emerson had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They managed a 21-17 win over the McKinney Lions on Friday. The Mavericks have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Lions, too.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Emerson's defense and their 3.5 sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Camilo Sanchez, Dino Antovoni, and Brandon Clemens, who each picked up one sack apiece. Emerson received some extra help from Tj Smith, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Although McKinney took the loss, they still got scores from Kip Killough and Ja'Rod Faison.
Coming up, Emerson will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Reedy at 7:00 p.m. As for McKinney, they will head out to take on Lakeview Centennial at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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