North Shore comes from behind to top Summer Creek

North Shore senior RB Kaden Brandley dives for the
end zone for a touchdown.
Photo by Darla S Tamulitis, La Vita Loco Photography
Copyright 2026 All Rights Reserved

By Robert H Kelly
Copyright 2026 All Rights Reserved 

HOUSTON, TEXAS (October 9, 2026)  The North Shore Mustangs reminded everyone why they’re the defending Class 6A Division I state champions Friday night, roaring back from a 14-point hole to edge the Summer Creek Bulldogs 28-27 in a District 17-6A district matchup at Turner Stadium.

The No. 3-ranked Mustangs improved to 7-0 overall and 4-0 in district, stretching their winning streak to 13 games while exacting a measure of revenge for last season’s 27-0 regular-season finale loss to the Bulldogs.

For much of the night, though, it looked like Summer Creek was ready to pull off the upset. The Bulldogs seized control early when defensive back Caleb White scooped up a missed field goal and raced 107 yards the other way for a touchdown. White added an interception later, and Summer Creek’s defense kept the high-powered Mustangs offense in check long enough to build a 21-7 third-quarter lead.

North Shore refused to fold. Quarterback Javoris Taylor started the rally with a pair of touchdown strikes, while the Mustang ground game finally found traction. The comeback reached its peak with just 1:20 remaining when running back punched in a 5-yard touchdown to make it 26-21. Amari Louisville then converted the two-point try, giving North Shore a 28-21 advantage.

Summer Creek wasn’t done. White returned the ensuing kickoff 64 yards, setting up Braylin Causey’s touchdown on the very next play to pull the Bulldogs within one. But North Shore’s special teams answered the call, blocking the extra-point attempt and recovering the subsequent onside kick to seal the dramatic victory.

The Bulldogs drop to 4-3 overall and 3-1 in district play.