Elite Bulldogs ranked ninth in Texas, despite loss to No. 8 Houston Raiders


WALLER —Despite the Waller Elite 12U youth tackle football team’s 39-0 loss to the Houston Raiders at Schultz Field in Waller Saturday afternoon.

While the Raiders scored 39 unanswered points in the first half, the Bulldog defense combined with the first major rain in weeks stopped the Raiders in the second half.

The Waller Elite Sports Academy’s 12U team stands with a 2-1 record after three weeks of action in the YFF Youth Football and Cheer Federation.

Undeterred by the loss, the Bulldogs were ranked ninth in the state by Texas Power Rankings. The Houston Raiders were picked as the number eight team this week.

The Elite team’s players of the game for the Week 3 game were: Kamel Draper, Mahky Adams, Trey Mercadante and KJ Wilder.

Mahky Adams (18) is brought down inches from the end zone as time runs out in the first half. The Waller Elite 12U Bulldogs battle the Houston Raider during Youth Football Federation action at Schultz Field in Waller, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Photo courtesy RoninVisuals.com)
Mahky Adams (18) is brought down inches from the end zone as time runs out in the first half. The Waller Elite 12U Bulldogs battle the Houston Raider during Youth Football Federation action at Schultz Field in Waller, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Photo courtesy RoninVisuals.com)

The Elite’s next game is scheduled against Spring United this Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at 27100 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX 77373 with a 3 p.m. kickoff. However, the Elite’s games so far this season have been able to start about an hour earlier than scheduled.

 

The current Texas Power Rankings for 12U division 2 tackle football. The Waller Elite Sports Academy Bulldogs are ranked as number nine. (courtesy TexasPowerRankings.com)
The current Texas Power Rankings for 12U division 2 tackle football. The Waller Elite Sports Academy Bulldogs are ranked as number nine. (courtesy TexasPowerRankings.com)

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