The 2022 season begun with some amazing climate at Dragon Stadium on Friday, August 26th, exactly where the Dragons opened from El Paso Eastwood. Immediately after falling early to the Troopers 3-7 in the to start with quarter, the Dragons (1-) arrived roaring back again to get handily 66-14.
A industry intention from Tyler White opened up the season’s scoring and a 3- Dragon direct. The Troopers promptly answered back again with a touchdown, developing a 3-7 deficit.
That was when the motion started out.
The Troopers’ ensuing kickoff was returned by unique-groups standout and Dragon Pleasure Player of the 7 days Jacob Jordan, who hit a gap and scampered 82 yards for a landing, providing the Dragons a 10-7 direct.
Senior Quarterback Kaden Anderson also showed a ton of poise in the start out of his next year below heart. The Wyoming dedicate threw 24 of 29 passes (83%) for 327 yards and three touchdowns. Anderson unfold the ball perfectly to numerous receivers led by Jacob Jordan who, in addition to his kickoff return, caught 8 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown. Broad receivers Clayton Wayland and Caden Jackson each and every caught 4 passes for 89 and 47 yards respectively.
Not to be outdone, Owen Allen rushed 16 situations for 103 yards (6.4 yards for each have) and four scores. Allen also showed some backfield versatility catching 4 balls for 34 yards.
With just three returning starters, the Dragon protection was searching for some new players to stage up. And phase up they did, with Logan Lewandowski main the crew with 5 tackles. Mitchell Paulson, Jack Petkus, Nigel Fodor and Dustan Mark also logged 4 tackles each. All round, the team forced four turnovers though holding the Troopers scoreless all through the 2nd 50 percent.
The Dragons (1-) will now head on the road to engage in Flower Mound Marcus (-1), who missing in Week A person to Highland Park 38-24. The recreation will be performed on Friday, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. at Marcus Marauder Stadium.
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