McAllen Memorial Mustangs’ offense lines up against the La Joya Coyotes in last Friday’s game.

Memorial Mustangs use second half surge to overtake Coyotes 21-17 Speights rushes for 315 yards

By Kenneth Roberts Freelance Writer
 
The McAllen Memorial Mustangs used the explosive running of junior tailback Trevor Speights to overcome a 10-point third-quarter deficit and defeat the La Joya Coyotes 21-17 in a District 30-6A battle at La Joya Friday night. The Coyotes executed an 84-yard scoring drive midway through the third quarter to take a 17-7 lead, but the Mustangs countered with a quick 81-yard march as Trevor Speights scampered 56 yards to set up the touchdown. Memorial gained its first lead early in the fourth quarter with a 56- yard scoring thrust, and its defense contained the Coyotes for the rest of the game. 
 
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