If The Colony was feeling good fresh off their 46-0 takedown of Fossil Ridge last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cougars took a 24-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wakeland Wolverines on Thursday. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wolverines apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Despite the loss, The Colony still got an impressive performance from Kendrick McClodden, who rushed for 167 yards and one score while picking up 8.0 yards per carry.
Wakeland got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jayden Maples out in front who rushed for 59 yards and one TD. Those 59 rushing yards gave Maples a new career-high. Austin Leigl got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
The Colony's record is now 1-1. As for Wakeland, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
The Colony and Wakeland will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Cougars will face off against rival Colleyville Heritage at 7:00 p.m. on the 12th. Meanwhile, Wakeland is set to take on their familiar foe Lebanon Trail at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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