By Michael Adams
madams@austinsportsjournal.com
Round Rock got its revenge Friday.
The Dragons (4-0, 2-0 District 25-6A) avenged last year’s 17-0 loss to McNeil with a dominating performance and cruising to a 45-14 win over the Mavericks at Kelly Reeves Stadium.
McNeil (1-3, 1-1) took an early 7-0 lead when Jacorian Hubbard scooped up a Round Rock fumble and returned it for a touchdown.
The Dragons answered on the ensuing kickoff when Aiden Walker returned it for 74 yards for the score. Round Rock added another score on its next offensive possession on a run by Joaquin Maldonado.
McNeil answered when Jadon Sultz threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to Jarell Gary to tie the game at 14.
Round Rock scored 14 more points in the first half to take a 28-14 lead into the locker room at halftime and then added 13 more points in the second half to secure the win.
Photo gallery
Round Rock’s Dylan Jaeger (29) and Reggie Hurley (7) celebrate a touchdown during a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Mcneil’s Jacorian Hubbard (42) scores a touchdown after a fumble recovery during a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
A member of the McNeil Majestics cheers on the Mavericks football team before a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Athletic Center on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
The McNeil Mavericks wait to run onto the field before a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
THe Round Rock Dragons run onto the field before a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Round Rock players run onto the field before a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
A McNeil cheerleader cheers on the Mavericks during a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Round Rock’s Joaquin Maldanado (23) is stopped before reaching the endzone during a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
McNeil’s Marshall Holland lead blocks for Jacorian Hubbard (42) as Hubbard runs toward the endzone after he recovered a fumble during a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
McNeil head coach Scott Hermes wastches from the sideline during a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
The McNieil student section cheers on the Mavericks during a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
McNeil quarterback Jaadon Sultz (10) makes a pass during a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Round Rock’s Joaquin Maldanado (23) is stopped before reaching the endzone during a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
THe Round Rock Dragonettes dances in the bleachers as the band plays during a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Round Rock head coach Cody Moore walks back to the sideline after arguing a call during a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
ROund Rock’s Aiden Walker (1) stands between plays during a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
THe Round Rock student section cheers on the Dragons during a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Round Rock’s Rylan Mathis (51) gets set to block Frank Martinez-Gomez (90) of McNeil during a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Round Rock’s Jack Appl (5) makes a pass during a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Round Rock’s Jack Appl (5) makes a pass during a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Round Rock’s Dylan Jaeger (29) and Reggie Hurley (7) celebrate a touchdown during a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Round Rock’s Cole Dodds (11) attempts to tackle Josh Williams (4) or McNeil during a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
The McNeil Majestics perform a routine before the Mavericks enter the field before a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
McNeil’s Joshua Williams (4) makes a cutback on a run during a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Round Rock’s Elijah JOhnson (0) tackles Zach Christie (9) of McNeil during a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Round Rock’s Elijah JOhnson (0) tackles Zach Christie (9) of McNeil during a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
the Round Rock student section reacts to a pla during a high school football game at Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal)
