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Alone in first: Sachse rallies for 19-17 win over Wylie East

by | Oct 5, 2024 | Latest, Sports

Sachse senior running back Brendon Haygood, pictured in previous action, finished with 180 rushing yards and two touchdowns in a 19-17 road win over Wylie East from Wylie ISD Stadium on Friday. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media

By Seth Dowdle

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WYLIE – Braedyn Watkins’ eight-yard touchdown reception from Dirk Williams Jr. capped off an exciting 19-17 win for the Sachse Mustangs over the Wylie East Raiders on Friday night from Wylie ISD Stadium.

The Mustangs and Raiders played a close game throughout, with Wylie East leading 14-7 at the half. Sachse utilized a 12-point third quarter to take the lead for good and setting themselves up nicely in the District 9-6A title race.

Sachse was able to come out with the victory despite turning the ball over five times, with Williams Jr. throwing three interceptions. At the same time, the Raiders turned it over three times themselves. 

Brendon Haygood was the star statistically for both teams. He ran for 180 yards on 23 carries and also scored two touchdowns. 

Sachse plays North Garland next week while Wylie East will look to get off the mat against South Garland. 

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