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Big plays, dominant defense powers Sachse past Wylie

by | Sep 19, 2024 | Latest, Sports

Sachse senior running back Brendon Haygood runs up the sideline for a 98-yard touchdown during the first half of a District 9-6A football game against Wylie on Thursday night from Homer B. Johnson Stadium. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media

By David Wolman

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GARLAND — Sachse junior quarterback Dirk Williams Jr. threw for three touchdowns and 186 yards and the Mustangs’ defense forced three turnovers in a dominant 44-17 win over Wylie from Homer B. Johnson Stadium on Thursday.

Senior running back Brendon Haygood ripped off a 98-yard touchdown run midway through the first quarter to put the Mustangs ahead for good. Haygood finished with 146 rushing yards.

Sachse’s defense created havoc all game long to limit a Wylie team that finished with 614 total yards in last week’s win over North Garland to just 216 yards Thursday. The Mustangs did their best work in the trenches, holding the Pirates to 104 rushing yards on 39 carries for an average of 2.67 yards per rushing attempt.

Sachse (3-1 overall, 2-0 District 9-6A) plays Lakeview Centennial next Friday night.

For more on this story see the Sept 26, 2024 digital edition of the Sachse News. Subscribe today and support local journalism in your community.

By David Wolman • [email protected]

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