Coppell took care of business in their home opener on Friday (and then some). Everything went their way against the Sachse Mustangs as the Coppell Cowboys made off with a 31-10 victory. Given the Cowboys' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 16th, while the Mustangs are ranked 89th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Edward Griffin had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 149 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also threw for 125 yards and a touchdown. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run. Omarion Mbakwe was another key player, rushing for 94 yards and a touchdown.
Mbakwe wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Coppell was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 270 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sachse only rushed for 38.
Coppell'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 Tyree Roberson.
When it comes to explaining why Sachse lost, don't look at Kaliq Lockett. Despite the final result, he picked up 146 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Coppell will square off against Waxahachie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Coppell is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Sachse, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Lamar at 7:00 p.m.
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