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LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA (September 4, 2026) The North Shore Mustangs passed another major test Friday night, rallying in the fourth quarter to defeat Louisiana powerhouse John Curtis Christian Patriots 27-17 in a matchup of nationally recognized high school football programs.
For North Shore, the victory was more than just another win. It was an early-season statement from the defending Texas Class 6A Division I champions and one of the Houston area’s premier football programs.
The Mustangs improved to 2-0 with the road victory after opening the season with a 35-0 shutout of Lancaster. North Shore has now outscored its first two opponents 62-17.
North Shore controlled the first half against John Curtis, taking a 14-3 lead into halftime. The Mustangs scored seven points in each of the first two quarters before the Patriots responded with a strong third quarter.
John Curtis scored twice in the third period, turning a 14-3 deficit into a 17-14 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Instead of allowing the momentum to slip away, North Shore answered with its best football when the game was on the line.
The Mustangs scored twice in the final quarter to regain control and secure the 27-17 victory.
Mustang quarterback JaVoris Taylor played an important role in the victory, completing 12 of 17 passes for 108 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 64 yards. North Shore finished with 210 rushing yards and 108 passing yards.
The victory also extended North Shore’s winning streak to eight games, dating back to last season. The Mustangs finished the 2025 campaign 14-2 and captured another Texas state championship, continuing a remarkable run for the Galena Park ISD program.
Now 2-0, North Shore returns to Texas for another major test. The Mustangs will travel to Dallas to face South Oak Cliff on September 12 in Cotton Bowl Stadium.
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