After flying high against Irving last Friday, Dallas Jesuit came back down to earth. The Dallas Jesuit Rangers fell to the Pearce Mustangs 48-42. The Rangers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Despite the loss, Dallas Jesuit still got an impressive performance from Charlie Peters, who rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 276 yards and two touchdowns. Those 111 rushing yards gave Peters a new career-high. 94 of those passing yards were hauled in by Harlan Beucler.
Dallas Jesuit wouldn't let Pearce keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Dallas Jesuit can thank Robert Prager and Cade Gill for forcing both of them. Gill also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 13.
Andrew Casagrande continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Pearce, picking up 187 receiving yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 106 yards and two touchdowns. Casagrande showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 52 yards. Trent Holley was another key player, gaining 133 total yards and a touchdown.
Dallas Jesuit's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-3. As for Pearce, they pushed their record up to 3-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Dallas Jesuit wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 38-10 defeat against Lake Highlands on the 10th. As for Pearce, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Irving at 7:00 p.m. Pearce is facing Irving at the right time seeing as Irving is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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