Dawson proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 55) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 30-27 victory over the Shadow Creek Sharks. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since September 19, 2024.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Dawson to victory, but perhaps none more so than Gregory Earl, who rushed for 96 yards and one TD. Another player making a difference was Corey Brown, who gained 90 total yards and a touchdown.
Dawson didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kayden Rogers and Bryson Flynn. James Higgins was another major factor on D, making 15 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Several Sharks players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Chris Stewart, who picked up 164 receiving yards and one score. Stewart showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 55 yards. Shadow Creek also got a significant boost from Jacier Pace, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 89 yards.
Eagles
| 09/26/25 @ Shadow Creek | 30-27 |
| 09/19/25 vs Pasadena Memorial | 55-0 |
| 09/12/25 @ Dobie | 26-0 |
| 09/05/25 vs Fort Bend Elkins | 38-21 |
The victory was the fourth in a row for Dawson, bringing their record up to 4-1. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 12.0 points on average over those games. As for Shadow Creek, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 3-2.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Dawson will take on rival Pearland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Shadow Creek is set to square off against their familiar foe Dobie at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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