Football Game Preview: Dickinson Heads Out

By Team Reports Sep 18, 2024, 1:14am

Football Preview: Dickinson Gators vs. Clear Creek Wildcats

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Dickinson is 7-2 against Clear Creek since November of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Dickinson Gators will square off against the Clear Creek Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Dickinson took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 34-31 win over Cy-Fair. Given the Gators' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 103rd, while the Bobcats are ranked 277th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Dickinson's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jeremiah Scoby, who picked up 69 receiving yards and a touchdown. Joshua Arthur was in the mix as well, providing Dickinson with two touchdowns.

Meanwhile, in a tight match that could have gone either way, Clear Creek made off with a 26-25 victory over Channelview.

Dickinson's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Clear Creek, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.

Everything came up roses for Dickinson against Clear Creek in their previous matchup back in October of 2023 as the squad secured a 34-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Dickinson since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

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