Football Preview: Alvarado Indians vs. Lake Worth Bullfrogs
Alvarado has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Lake Worth Bullfrogs at 7:30 p.m. One thing working in Alvarado's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
Last Thursday, Alvarado was fully in charge, breezing past Ranchview 48-14 on the road. Considering the Indians have won five matchups by more than 20 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Alvarado can attribute much of their success to Cardea Collier, who threw for 242 yards and five touchdowns while completing 78.6% of his passes, and Demarcus Belton, who gained 231 total yards and two touchdowns. Lance Sansom was another key player, picking up 54 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Alvarado didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Aidan Herington and Sansom. Alvarado got some further help from Logan Woolard: he picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made seven total tackles.
Meanwhile, Lake Worth can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They really took it to Life Waxahachie for the full four quarters, racking up a 66-20 victory on the road. The Bullfrogs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Lake Worth's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Garion Peoples, who rushed for 144 yards and four touchdowns on only eight carries. Peoples' longest rush was for an impressive 58 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavin Tovar, who rushed for 116 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Lake Worth was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 354 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Alvarado's victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Lake Worth, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Alvarado couldn't quite finish off Lake Worth in their previous matchup back in November of 2022 and fell 23-20. Thankfully for Alvarado, Donte Reese (who rushed for 104 yards and three touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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