Wagner extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 1-3. They were beaten by the Pieper Warriors 48-6. While losing is never fun, the Thunderbirds can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 504th, while the Warriors are ranked 174th).
Even if they lost, Wagner's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Jeremiah Cruz, Demontae Drummer, and Juan Gutierrez, who each picked up one sack apiece.
As for Pieper, the win got them back to even at 2-2. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Chase Lyons had an outrageously good game as he threw for 314 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.6 yards per attempt. Another player making a difference was Carson LaCombe, who picked up 114 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Wagner wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 21-7 victory against MacArthur on the 25th. As for Pieper, they have also already played their next contest, a 27-17 defeat against Smithson Valley on the 26th.
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