Sunday, October 6, 2024

Friendswood Mustangs vs. Crosby Cougars - October 4, 2024

     On Friday, October 4, 2024, the Friendswood Mustangs traveled to Crosby to take on the Cougars in the second week of district play. Sadly, this was not the bounce back that the Mustangs were hoping for after their loss to La Porte the previous week. 

    It is unusual for the Mustangs to be the least physical team on the field, but that is what happened on Friday night. Friendswood tried to stop the Cougar offense, but just didn't have the size nor speed. That doesn't mean that the Mustangs gave up. Far from it. They gave it everything they had. But their all just wasn't enough. 

    This was the first time that the Mustang's QB Butler started a game since Marshall. He was wearing a brace that looked like a tall compression sock. He was also sporting a bit of a limp. Butler was sacked multiple times, threw multiple interceptions, and wasn't able to run well. Honestly, I was a bit surprised not to see any of the other quarterbacks all night long. 

    The Mustang defense also gave it their all, but their all just wasn't good enough. Friendswood's defense needs to work on their speed. Sindelar is the only guy in the backfield who has the ability to run down all but the fastest receivers, but he can't be every where all at once. Petreyko also has some speed and knows how to use it. But like Sindelar, he can't play the entire field either, Major props to all of the guys for never giving up on a play. 

    Despite the loss, they guys played their hearts out. This week's attaboys go to Sindelar, Bob, Petreyko, Brezina, Daly, Collins, Bateman, Lee, Muecke, and Gerami.

1st Quarter2nd Quarter3rd Quarter4th QuarterFINAL
Crosby Cougars777728
Friendswood Mustangs700714

    Next up for the Mustangs will be the Angleton Wildcats. The two teams will play at Henry Winston Stadium on Friday, October 11, 2024. The FHS Choir will be hosting Pastapalooza in the FHS cafeteria before the game. Be there or be ▢.  

Disclaimer: My football education is from attending high school football games for 45+ years and sitting between my dad and my grandpa for the first 12 of those years. I continue to learn more about the game and strategies every week. My vocabulary may be lacking, but I know what I see and describe it as best I can.

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