The Mesquite Skeeters will square off against the North Mesquite Stallions at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Mesquite is leaving town to face North Mesquite after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Mesquite fell just short of Arlington by a score of 23-21 on Friday. The Skeeters' loss continues a trend for the team, making it seven in a row dating back to last season.
Mesquite might have lost, but man, Trysten Shaw was a machine: he picked up 182 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Shaw's longest reception was for an incredible 74 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Sir Maje Wallace, who threw for 182 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 passes.
Meanwhile, North Mesquite had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were beaten by Seguin 58-0. The Stallions' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it ten in a row dating back to last season.
Mesquite took their victory against North Mesquite when the teams last played back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 29-9. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mesquite since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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