For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Palmview and McAllen Memorial meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Lobos fell 26-21 to the Mustangs. While losing is never fun, the Lobos can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 659th, while the Mustangs are ranked 294th).
Jayden Soliz was his usual excellent self, rushing for 198 yards and three TDs while picking up 8.3 yards per carry for McAllen Memorial. Those three rushing touchdowns gave Soliz a new career-high. Braxton Speights also helped out as he racked up 119 rushing yards.
Palmview has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-4 record this season. As for McAllen Memorial, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 8-2.
Palmview does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for McAllen Memorial, they will face off against Harlingen South at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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