Raiders rally past Texans 22-20, work remains

In a Friday night high school matchup in McConnelsville, Morgan rode Tanner Bankes’s 209 rushing yards and three touchdowns to a 35-32 comeback victory over Marietta, with Wyatte Cooper sealing the win on an onside kick in the final seconds and Daymeon Gulley making a diving catch for Marietta. Bankes had multiple first-half TD runs to fuel Morgan’s lead, while Marietta struck back with Braydon Frye’s early TD and strong plays from Trenton McVey, but Morgan ultimately held off the Tigers. Separately, NFL preseason action showed the Las Vegas Raiders, under Klint Kaubiak, acknowledging a significant gap to an elite Texans team despite a 22-20 comeback, and choosing to rest starters after a strong second half by role players. The Raiders’ leadership emphasized patience, smart drafting, and development as core to rebuilding, rather than quick fixes. Observers noted the Texans’ depth and experience as a clear advantage, reinforcing the need for the Raiders to continue the long road back before contending. Across the reports, the common thread is a moment of clarity for teams at different levels about where they stand and what work remains to compete with top-tier programs.