MacArthur couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were just a hair shy of victory on Saturday and fell 17-16 to the Cypress Ridge Rams. The Generals' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it six in a row dating back to last season.
MacArthur lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Nicholas Macias, who rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. Macias' longest rush was for an impressive 60 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. MacArthur also got a significant boost from Lance Nero, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 86 yards.
Cypress Ridge can attribute much of their success to Zion Cornish, who rushed for 143 yards.
MacArthur will challenge Channelview at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Cypress Ridge, they will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Nimitz at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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