McAllen couldn't quite beat McAllen Memorial on Friday, but the three-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 31-point loss they were dealt two weeks ago. The McAllen Bulldogs fell just short of the McAllen Memorial Mustangs by a score of 32-29. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 22-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2023.
McAllen Memorial's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jp Garza, who rushed for 166 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. Those 166 rushing yards gave Garza a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kane Coy, who rushed for 49 yards and a touchdown.
McAllen's loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-5. As for McAllen Memorial, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-1.
McAllen wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 28-27 defeat against Palmview on the 18th. As for McAllen Memorial, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 45-7 victory against Juarez-Lincoln on the 17th.
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