By Allan Jamail
Galena Park Stadium ~ October 11, 2024 ~ The stampeding Mustangs defense gave the Goose Creek Memorial visitors a “goose egg” (zero points) in their 6–0 undefeated season record, 70–0.
Head Coach Willie Gaston has been telling his offense he wants a faster start, and this game met his goal, scoring 28 points in the first quarter. Once he saw GCM wasn’t a real challenge, he smartly began playing his backup players.
North Shore’s fast-pace defense continues to mop up their opponents’ offenses game after game. Opponents running up the middle against the Eastside Boys defensive have proven a waste of a play; they shutout the Patriots offense in this game.
The Mustangs opened the scoring in the first 4 minutes when senior running back Deion DeBlanc took a fake punt 49 yards for a TD.
On the ensuing kickoff, special team player Da’Sean Royal recovered a Patriots’ fumble in the end zone for another TD. In less than 11 seconds, the Mustangs had scored twice, and GCM was down 14-0.
North Shore’s quarterback Kaleb Bailey had a big night. He threw for 163 yards and 4 TD’s, with a perfect 13-for-13 passing record. He also rushed for 42 yards and a TD.
When GCM was placed in District 23-6A by the UIL, they knew that they were going to face some of the best football teams in the state. They are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6 this season.
North Shore will celebrate their homecoming game when they square off against their neighboring Channelview Falcons at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 17th.
Linda Jamail, photographer/ statistician
