Paced by Ben Malena's hard running and a key 4th quarter interception the Cedar Hill Longhorns held off a game Irving Tiger squad Friday night in Irving, 38-24.
Malena's 219 yard rushing was barely enough to offset a 10 catch, two touchdown performance from Irving's do everything WR Winfred Tennell. Still, the Longhorn win wasn't ensured until 6:30 remained in the contest. With the 'Horn's defense clinging to a precarious 31-24 lead, DB Elisha Olabode's interception of an errant Tiger pass and subsequent return to the Irving two yard line, set up Malena's clinching and final TD of the evening.
With the win the 'Horns improve to 5-1 on the season and stay undefeated (2-0) in Disrtict 8-5A. Irving suffered their first District loss after having won their first two 8-5A contests.
Next up for McGuire's group is to play host to streaking Duncanville. Cedar Hill's neighbors to the south have won three consecutuive games (two in District play), after losing to very stiff competition in three of their four non-district tilts. The Panthers are directed by new coach Jeff Dicus, who led Lake Travis to the 4A State Championship last year, befor taking the reins at Duncanville. Dicus employs a high powered, pass happy spread offense, that appears to be improving each passing week.
With first place in 8-5A on the line, Cedar Hill High School Coaches and Administrators urge all of Longhorn Nation to arrive early for the 7:30 kickoff, as another overflow, sell-out crowd is expected.
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