North Garland played a tough contest on Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They came up short against the Sachse Mustangs, falling 35-10. While losing is never fun, the Raiders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 682nd, while the Mustangs are ranked 241st).
Even if they lost, North Garland's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece.
Sachse's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dirk Williams Jr., who rushed for 116 yards and a pair of TDs on only eight carries. Williams Jr. is becoming a predictor of the Mustangs' success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is 3-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Roderick Rainwater was another key back, rushing for 116 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries.
North Garland's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Sachse, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Coincidentally, North Garland and Sachse will both be playing South Garland the next time they take the field. The Raiders will host the Titans at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th, while the Mustangs will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th.
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