Wylie, Texas – The Wylie Pirates capped their regular‑season campaign on Friday night with an offensive explosion that left South Garland trailing 47‑20. Playing at Homer B. Johnson Stadium, the Pirates rattled off six first‑half touchdowns, establishing a 41‑0 halftime lead before adding a late score in the third quarter.
First‑half fireworks
Wylie struck first with a 21‑0 burst in the opening quarter, setting the tone for a dominant performance. Senior running back Daylon Gordon was the engine, scoring four touchdowns, including a dazzling 90‑yard run that thrilled the home crowd. Gordon finished with 115 rushing yards on just six carries, plus 38 receiving yards and two touchdown receptions.
Quarterback Jabriran Blake directed the attack efficiently, completing eight of 11 passes for 105 yards and three touchdowns. Wide receiver Ka’Liel Washington added a powerful ground game, gaining 110 yards on four carries.
South Garland’s response
South Garland finally found the end zone in the third quarter when quarterback Ike Johnston connected with offensive lineman Jairo Lopez on a 19‑yard touchdown pass. The Tigers’ effort was insufficient to overcome the early deficit, and Wylie added a late field goal to seal the 47‑20 final.
Looking ahead
With the win, the Pirates improve to 8‑2 overall and 5‑2 in District 9‑6A, earning the No. 2 seed from the district for the Class 6A Division I playoffs. The team now turns its focus to the postseason, where a strong showing could propel Wylie deeper into the state tournament.
Coach [Name not provided in source] praised the players’ execution and highlighted the balanced attack that featured both the ground game and aerial threats. “Our kids showed great discipline and heart,” the coach said. “We’re proud of the effort and look forward to competing for a championship.”
Fans and community members are encouraged to continue supporting the Pirates as they embark on the playoff run. Game times and locations for the upcoming postseason matchups will be announced by the district.
Original reporting: Wylie News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
