Football Game Preview: Sanger Indians vs. Bonham Warriors

For the first time this season, Sanger will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will face off against the Bonham Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sanger has given up an average of 35.5 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Last Thursday, Sanger lost to Gunter at home by a 60-42 margin. While losing is never fun, the Indians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 364th, while the Tigers are ranked 64th).

Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Reginald Jones, who rushed for 205 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 8.2 yards per carry. He showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 67 yards. Another pass catcher making a difference was Joel Rodriguez, who picked up 123 receiving yards and two scores.

Even if they lost, Sanger's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. In that department, Conner Tillison was the leader with two. Sanger received some extra help from Jaise Jacksons, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.

Meanwhile, Bonham was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 13th straight loss dating back to last season. They were beaten by Ponder 79-7.

Sanger's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Bonham, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.

Everything came up roses for Sanger against Bonham when the teams last played back in September of 2024, as the squad secured a 61-12 victory. In that matchup, the Indians amassed a halftime lead of 41-6, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.