Mesquite extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 1-5. They lost 30-7 to the Cedar Hill Longhorns. While losing is never fun, the Skeeters can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 416th, while the Longhorns are ranked 46th).
Jaiden Clayton threw for 123 yards on 14 of 30 attempts. Krisshaun Waters was his top target, picking up 71 receiving yards.
As for Cedar Hill, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-1. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 39.8 points over those games.
Cedar Hill can attribute much of their success to Omowale Muhammid, who threw for 143 yards and one TD, and also punched in one touchdown on the ground. What's more, Muhammid racked up 76.9 passer rating, the most he's had since back in August of 2024.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Mesquite is set to face off against their familiar foe Skyline at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Cedar Hill will take on rival Waxahachie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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