The Magnolia West Mustangs rolled into the Texas state playoffs on a high note, after demolishing Waller 45-0 on Nov. 4. Senior tailback Desmond Richards rolled off 269 rushing yards and Magnolia West had 537 total yards as a team.

The Mustangs scored first on a two-yard run by Desmond Richards and never looked back. Quarterback Tyler Anderson threw two touchdown passes−a 14-yard and a 26-yard to Tykoya Neal−and Richards added two more on the ground, as Magnolia West took a 35-0 lead into halftime.

“Coming in, we knew we had to try to contain (Richards),” Waller head coach Jason Morley said. “We knew he would get some yards, but we had to get to him early.  He is the leading rusher in the Houston area and he didn’t get there by accident.”

Anderson finished 9-10 passing for 165 yards and two scores, while Neal had four catches for 69 yards.

Waller lost their starting quarterback and tailback in the first half to injuries, causing them big headaches on the offensive side of the ball.

Waller finished 3-7 for the season, while the Mustangs finished the regular season 8-2. The Mustangs took on Summer Creek in bi-district play Nov. 12 in Conroe. Results were not available as of press time.

Concordia Lutheran Crusaders 47

Houston Second Baptist               25

After more than 400 yards on the ground and several clouds of dust settled, the Concordia Lutheran Crusaders completed their first-ever undefeated season, after a 47-25 victory over Houston Second Baptist Nov 4.

Three Crusaders had 100 yards or more rushing on the night. Jacob Bahr had 107 yards on just seven carries−three of them for touchdowns. Eddie Brucculeri went over the 1,000 yard mark for the season, carrying the ball 11 times for 113 yards and a score. Leading rusher Chance Gray−also over the 1,000 yard mark for the season−was the team’s workhorse, carrying the pigskin 22 times for 108 yards and a touchdown.

After a close first half, which saw Concordia Lutheran up just 20-10, the Crusaders broke it open in the second half, outscoring their opponent 27-15.

The win gave Concordia Lutheran the District 4 championship and an 11-0 regular season record.

The Crusaders hosted San Antonio TMI Nov. 11 in the first round of the TAPPS playoffs. Results were not available as of press time.

Cutline: Magnolia West quarterback Tyler Anderson escapes from Waller defensive end Israel Reyes in time to throw a pass during Magnolia West’s 45-0 victory over Waller on Nov. 4.

Photo Courtesy Kenneth Taunton

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