McNeil took a 22-point defeat the last time they faced off against Vista Ridge, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Mavericks had just enough and edged out the Rangers 45-42. Winning may never get old, but the Mavericks sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Leading McNeil to victory were Jarell Gary Jr and Zylen Hall. Gary Jr gained 244 total yards and three touchdowns, while Hall rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries. Gary Jr's longest reception was for an incredible 73 yards.
Mavericks
| 10/10/25 vs Vista Ridge | 355 |
| 10/03/25 @ Vandegrift | 97 |
| 09/26/25 vs Stony Point | 243 |
| 09/19/25 @ Round Rock | 150 |
| 09/12/25 vs Round Rock Westwood | 276 |
| + 8 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: McNeil was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 355 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Vista Ridge lost on Friday, don't look at Cameron Lacek. Despite the final result, he threw for 307 yards and four TDs. Quinn Szczytowski helped Lacek out on the ground, rushing for 101 yards on only 13 carries.
McNeil's record now sits at 5-2. As for Vista Ridge, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-2.
Coincidentally, McNeil and Vista Ridge will both be playing Cedar Ridge the next time they take the field. The Rangers will host the Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Mavericks will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th.
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