In a contest that remained scoreless in the first half, watched senior quarterback Kaleb Maryland connect with offensive MVP receiver Jaylen Bocard in the end zone late in the third quarter, allowing the Mustangs to take a 7-0 lead following Daniel Cruz’s extra point kick.

Both defenses maintained a shutout in the first half. The dynamics of the second half would change.

Cruz extended North Shore’s advantage with a 27-yard field goal with 9:53 left in the fourth quarter, bringing the score to 10-0 before the Panthers found its rhythm.

Duncanville executed an 11-play, 75-yard drive, culminating in a 32-yard halfback touchdown pass from receiver Trenton Yancey to receiver Zac Turner, which narrowed the score, 10-7 with 5:33 left after Mitchel Watts’ successful kick. Duncanville’s fourth-and-two conversion was crucial in sustaining the drive, as Yancey evaded a would-be tackler to secure a first down.

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