Mustangs fall in heartbreaker to Natalia, 18-15

The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs suffered a gut-wrenching 18-15 loss to the Natalia Mustangs Oct. 10, with the game slipping away in the final six seconds at Mustang Stadium. After a hard-fought, physical contest, Nixon-Smiley held a narrow lead late into the fourth quarter, but Natalia capitalized on a last-minute drive to seal the victory. The loss drops Nixon-Smiley to 4-2 on the season, though their resilient performance showcased the grit and identity that have defined the team all year. Junior quarterback Eric Rodriguez (2) was a dual-threat leader on the field, completing 8 of 18 passes for 115 yards, including a...

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