The Allen Mustangs lost their first game of the season to Lexington Friday night, but the game was a little closer than the final score of 21-7 would indicate.

The game got off to a bad start for the Mustangs as the Bulldogs (Class 2A District 3) took the opening kickoff all the way to the house to make the score 6-0. After the PAT kick, it was 7-0, Lexington.

Allen’s first drive ended with a punt, leaving Lexington with good field position on the Mustangs’ 43 yard line.

However, Allen’s defense held, and the offense took over on downs. But Allen couldn’t capitalize and was forced to punt.

The Bulldogs drove the field and eventually scored on a two-yard rush. After a failed PAT attempt, the score at the end of the first quarter was 13-0, Lexington.

In the second quarter, the Mustangs held the Bulldogs deep in their own territory and took over on downs at the Lexington two yard line after Gerrett Nix blocked a Bulldogs punt.

Allen then scored on a rush by freshman Brayden Tatum. The successful PAT kick by senior Clayton Shackleford made the score 13-7, Bulldogs.

The score remained 13-7 through the halftime break and nearly all of the third quarter until Lexington scored with about two minutes left in the period.

After a successful rushing two-pointconversion, the Bulldogs went up 21-7, the final score.

The Mustangs will host the Stratford Bulldogs for another non-district game at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Bulldogs are 0-1 on the season after losing to Christian Heritage (42- 20).

Game Statistics

Allen had 80 yards passing, and 93 yards rushing for a total of 173 yards.

Offense Passing

Freshman Garrett Nix completed eight of 11 passes for 80 yards.

Receiving

Sophomore Quinton Walker caught two passes for 50 yards; freshman Emmett Koonce had three grabs for 25 yards; Brayden Tatum caught two passes for three yards; and sophomore Coyt Bell caught one pass for two yards.

Rushing

Garrett Nix kept the ball 19 times for 57 yards; junior Shawn Husband had three carries for 27 yards; Emmett Koonce carried the ball once for eight yards; and Brayden Tatum had six rushes for one yard and a touchdown.

Defense

Leading the team in tackles was sophomore Tagus Howard with eight solo and seven assists, followed by senior Caden Howard with six solo and six assists.

Others with tackles and assists were Garrett Nix, 2-3; Coyt Bell, 1-3, junior Davyn Wilson, 1-5; senior Clayton Shackleford, 1-4; and Shawn Husband, 1-5.

Standout Plays

Caden Howard and Davyn Wilson each forced a fumble, while Shawn Husband recovered a fumble. Garrett Nix blocked a punt.

What you need to know at the game....

• Admission is $5 adult • $4 Students • $2 Senior Citizen

• Allen school will be utilizing only one gate entry for this football season. You may only enter at the west entry by the parking lot.

• Please refrain from gathering on the fi eld after the games.

• Plan your seating area for maximum safety. We recommend Social Distancing of more than six feet between each household group.

• Facial coverings are recommended when in close contact with someone outside of your group.