Football Game Recap: Prosper Comes Up Short

Prosper Eagles Lose to Flower Mound Marcus 38-28

Prosper's Defense Struggles to Contain Marcus's Offense

The Prosper Eagles football team lost to the Flower Mound Marcus Marauders 38-28 on Friday night. The game was a rematch of last year's Class 5A Division I state championship game, which Prosper won 35-24.

This year, it was Marcus who came out on top. The Marauders offense was too much for the Prosper defense to handle, as they racked up 450 yards of total offense. Senior quarterback Jaxon Smolik threw for 250 yards and three touchdowns, while senior running back Daniyel Ngata rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown.

The Prosper offense was able to move the ball at times, but they were unable to sustain drives. The Eagles finished with 300 yards of total offense, but they turned the ball over three times.

Prosper's Turnovers Prove Costly

The turnovers were the difference in the game. Prosper turned the ball over on downs twice and fumbled the ball once. The Marauders capitalized on the turnovers, scoring 14 points off of them.

The first turnover came on Prosper's opening drive. The Eagles drove the ball down to the Marcus 20-yard line, but they were unable to convert on fourth down.

The second turnover came in the second quarter. Prosper was driving again, but quarterback Cade Klubnik fumbled the ball and Marcus recovered.

The third turnover came in the fourth quarter. Prosper was trailing by 10 points with just over six minutes remaining. The Eagles were driving again, but Klubnik threw an interception.

Despite the Loss, Prosper Shows Promise

Despite the loss, Prosper showed promise in this game. The Eagles played hard and they never gave up. They will look to bounce back next week when they host Allen.

Key Stats

• Total offense: Prosper 300 yards, Marcus 450 yards
• Passing yards: Prosper 150 yards, Marcus 250 yards
• Rushing yards: Prosper 150 yards, Marcus 200 yards
• Turnovers: Prosper 3, Marcus 0

Conclusion

The Prosper Eagles lost a tough game to the Flower Mound Marcus Marauders on Friday night. The Eagles will look to bounce back next week when they host Allen.