On Friday night in Allen, Texas, at Eagle Stadium, a highly anticipated showdown took place as the Eagles hosted the Midland Legacy Rebels. These two teams met in the playoffs last year, where Allen won 52-35. Last season started shakily for Allen, who began 0-2 but finished strong with a record of 6-4, going 5-2 in district play. Their Cinderella playoff run included victories over Lewisville, Arlington Martin, and Midland Legacy but ended against North Crowley with a 49-37 loss.
As the new season begins, senior quarterback Brady Bricker and star running back Micah Ellis return, looking to make a statement. However, most defensive starters are gone, and underclassmen must step up to fill the gaps. Midland Legacy’s only loss on offense is quarterback Marcos Davila, who is now at Purdue, but star receiver Aiden Serrano remains a significant threat to the Allen secondary.
As the game began, the Rebels kicked off to the Eagles, and senior Donnell Gee Jr. recorded a 99-yard kickoff return, putting the Rebels up 7-0 just 10 seconds into the game, energizing the Allen sideline. Midland struggled to cross midfield as the first half progressed while Allen dominated, with deep passes from Bricker and long runs from Ellis, leading 34-0 at halftime.
In the second half, Allen continued their offensive onslaught, scoring on every possession and stopping Midland Legacy at the one-yard line, preventing any scoring. The game ended with Allen dominating, winning 61-0.
Next week, the Allen Eagles will host Cedar Hill, who is coming off a 40-7 win over Midlothian. This matchup is expected to be physically intense, as always, when these two teams collide. Meanwhile, Midland Legacy will host Euless Trinity, who recently defeated Strake Jesuit 49-28.
Allen Stats
Brady Bricker- Completed 12 of 15 passes for 272 yards throwing for 4 touchdowns while
rushing for 26 yards
Micah Ellis- Rushed for 71 yards on 5 attempts scoring twice
Gabriel Lednick- Rushed for 6 yards on 2 carries scoring once
Jaden Hambric- Rushed for 120 yards on 7 carries scoring once
Reid Nicholson- Caught 2 passes for 86 yards scoring once
Brett Holloway- Caught 3 passes for 11 yards
Josyah Johnson- Caught 3 passes for 78 yards
Donnell Gee jr- Caught 2 passes for 6 yards scoring once while scoring a kickoff return for
99 yards
Lyndon Spriggs- Caught 2 passes for 75 yards, and rushed for 33 yards
Midland Legacy Stats
Jaden Rogers- Completed 8 of 15 passes for 83 yards, while rushing for 3 yards
Adien Serrano- Caught 4 passes for 34 yards, while rushing for 5
Nicalus Morre- Caught 3 passes for 45 yards
Andrew Hodge- Rushed for 42 yards on 5 attempts
Hayes Hamm- Rushed for 60 yards on 12 rushes
Mackenzie Rogers- Rushed for 19 yards on 8 carries
