The McNeil Mavericks will square off against the Manor Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in McNeil's favor as the squad sits on six straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Manor has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
McNeil blew Cedar Ridge out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Friday Cedar Ridge got their revenge. The Mavericks fell just short of the Raiders by a score of 38-35. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
McNeil's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Jarell Gary Jr, who rushed for 175 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 8.3 yards per carry, and Zylen Hall, who rushed for 126 yards and two TDs on only eight carries. Gary Jr really tore up the turf during one magnificent 74-yard run.
Meanwhile, Manor was beaten by Vista Ridge 44-10 on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 659th, while the Rangers are ranked 132nd).
McNeil will have to contain Camden Huff as he made an impact in Manor's last game. He rushed for 102 yards and one score on only seven carries.
Manor's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for McNeil, their loss dropped their record down to 5-3.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. McNeil has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 231.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Manor struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 163.4 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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