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Missed opportunities prove costly for Wylie in 44-17 loss

by | Sep 20, 2024 | Latest, Sports

Wylie sophomore running back Daylon Gordon finds a running lane during Thursday’s District 9-6A game against Sachse. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media

By David Woman

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GARLAND — One week after Wylie put up 614 total yards in a lopsided 52-13 win over North Garland, the Pirates ran into a buzzsaw Thursday.

Sachse’s defense wreaked havoc, holding Wylie to 216 total yards and to just 2.67 yards per carry, while also forcing three turnovers, as the Pirates lost 44-17 from Homer B. Johnson Stadium in a District 9-6A football game.

Missed opportunities proved to be the difference.

With Sachse leading 7-0, a long kickoff return followed by a 36-yard pass play from Wylie senior quarterback Jagger Bale to senior wide receiver Martaveion Sanders set up the Pirates with 1st-and-goal at the Mustangs’ 7-yard line. But Wylie was forced to settle for a Spencer Gilbert 23-yard field goal after they were held to one yard on their next three plays.

Later in the first half, Wylie (1-3, 1-1) just misconnected on a long touchdown pass. Sachse senior defensive back CJ Wells tipped a pass that was intended for Sanders.

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

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