The Mustangs avenged their postseason loss to Austin Westlake two years ago, ending a...
North Shore kicker Daniel Cruz practices his field goals before a high school Class 6A Division I state semifinal football game at Rice Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Houston.It wasn’t a state final, but this one still brought out the kid inside North Shore coach Jon Kay, who couldn’t hide his excitement. Ending a 54-game winning streak on the way back to AT&T Stadium will do that to even the sternest of football coaches.
Rashaad Johnson rushed for 134 yards and three touchdowns, and the Mustangs avenged their postseason loss to Austin Westlake two years ago with a 49-34 win Saturday at Rice Stadium in the Class 6A Division I semifinals that also ended a dominant run by the Chaparrals, who had won three consecutive state titles.“So when you are looking at two programs like this go out, and the kids are laying it on the line, it’s great.
“Our front four got some pressure on him, and even when we didn’t sack him, they felt our presence,” Kay said.The senior ran for 120 yards and one TD and completed 4 of 6 passes for 51 yards, while also setting the tone for a determined East Side crew.“But listening to his leadership in the locker room is still going to be the No. 1 thing he brought to this game for me, despite the long runs, and the gritty performance. The kid’s got intangibles off the charts – so I’m happy he’s with us.
The turning point came in the second quarter after three consecutive poor offensive series by the Mustangs. Trailing 9-7, the defense finally got to Skinner, sacking him twice to force a three-and-out. And then on the first play of the ensuing series, Johnson took matters into his own hands, busting through three would-be tacklers and pulling away for a 73-yard score.Westlake closed within 21-19 early in the third on a 48-yard strike from Skinner to Bryce Chambers.
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