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Franko Cruz Shines in Tough Loss | Laredo News
Nixon’s football team fell hard but shone bright in a gritty 42-35 loss to Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, led by senior phenom Franko Cruz—who hauled in 10 catches for 211 yards and 3 touchdowns, vaulting into third place on the school’s single-game receiving yards list. Despite missing their offensive MVP Hunter Salinas for the first half, Nixon held Veterans Memorial to just 7 points before halftime. When Salinas returned, he unleashed a masterpiece—throwing for 300 yards and 4 TDs—while opposing QB Aaron Hinojosa matched him with 250 yards and 3 scores. A pivotal fourth-down gamble…
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