Football Preview: Naaman Forest Rangers vs. Rowlett Eagles
After starting their season with two straight games on the road, Naaman Forest is finally coming home. They will be defending their home-fieldthey go up against the Rowlett Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Naaman Forest is headed into the matchup having just suffered their biggest defeat since September 28, 2023 last Friday. They lost 55-35 to Princeton. The Rangers gained 130 more yards on the day, but it was the Panthers that made the best use of them.
Naaman Forest might have lost, but man, DeAngelo Perales was a machine: he rushed for 258 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.7 yards per carry, and also threw for 221 yards and three touchdowns. Ivan Garcia was Perales' top target, picking up 138 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Even though they lost, Naaman Forest was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 329 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Princeton only rushed for 99.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Rowlett at home against South Garland on Friday as the squad secured a 45-14 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Eagles.
Naaman Forest's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Rowlett, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Naaman Forest might still be hurting after the 33-13 defeat they got from Rowlett in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Naaman Forest have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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