ARLINGTON, TX — It was a defensive slugfest throughout much of the 6A Div I Championship game between the Duncanville Panthers and Galena Park North Shore Mustangs at AT&T Stadium on Saturday. It took until deep into the 3rd quarter for the deadlock to break as Galena Park North Shore built a late lead. Duncanville had a chance to tie the game late but the Mustangs stopped the Panthers on 4th down. Galena Park North Shore won, 10-7.
FINAL - Galena Park NS 10 Duncanville 7
First Half:
Neither offense on either side found much success through the first two quarters. Galena Park North Shore forced an interception and a turnover on downs from Duncanville, but outside of that, the only things that happened in this game were punts.
3rd Quarter
Galena Park North Shore finally broke the stalemate in the 3rd quarter. Quarterback Kaleb Maryland threw an absolute bomb to Jaylen Bocard, who finally broke past the defense, for a 44-yard touchdown. After the extra point, the Mustangs led 7-0 with just over four minutes to play in the 3rd quarter.
4th Quarter
Following another punt from Duncanville, the Mustangs would score again. Daniel Cruz capped off a five-play, 61-yard drive with a 27-yard field goal. Galena Park North Shore led 10-0 with 9:53 left to play.
The Panthers showed great fight on the ensuing possession. Duncanville could have rolled over, but instead drove the football down the field and answered with a touchdown. After moving the ball inside Mustang territory, converting a 4th down attempt along the way, wide receiver Trenton Yancey launched a pass to Zach Turner for a 32-yard touchdown. Duncan pulled within three points with 5:33 remaining in the 4th quarter.
Duncanville's defense came through again for the Panthers, stonewalling Galena Park North Shore on the Mustangs' next offensive possession. The Mustangs had to punt, and Duncanville took over with a shot to go and win the game.
The Panthers began what would be their last offensive drive at Duncanville's 30-yard line. The Panthers pushed the ball steadily down the field, even converting a 3rd and 14 before the Mustangs forced a 4th down attempt at Galena Park North Shore's 25-yard line. The scheme opened up a wide receiver, but the pass was wide of the mark. Duncanville turned the ball over on downs and Galena Park North Shore claimed the 6A Div I Championship 10-7.
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