The McNeil Mavericks will head out on the road to take on the Stony Point Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Last Friday, McNeil took a blow against Round Rock, falling 45-14. While losing is never fun, the Mavericks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 249th, while the Dragons are ranked 45th).
Meanwhile, Stony Point was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of Vista Ridge by a score of 38-35. One positive for the Tigers, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Despite their loss, Stony Point saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Erin Bolton, who picked up 125 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all. Bolton showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 64 yards. Another signal caller making a difference was Mason Troyer, who threw for 152 yards and three touchdowns on only eight passes.
McNeil's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Stony Point, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-3.
Everything came up roses for McNeil against Stony Point in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 52-21 win. Does McNeil have another victory up their sleeve, or will Stony Point turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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