Round Rock didn't have done well against Temple recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Round Rock Dragons blew past the Temple Wildcats 42-21. Given the Dragons' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 100th, while the Wildcats are ranked 310th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Round Rock's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Reggie Hurley, who picked up 35 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Round Rock also got a significant boost from Joaquin Maldonado, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 82 yards.
Round Rock's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Aiden Walker.
Despite the loss, Temple still got an impressive performance from Byron Crittendon, who rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown. The bulk of thoserushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 96 yards.
The victory made it two in a row for Round Rock and bumps their season record up to 2-0. As for Temple, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Round Rock will welcome Vista Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Temple, they are taking a road trip to square off against Reagan at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Temple is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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