The Mansfield Summit Jaguars will head out on the road to square off against the Argyle Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mansfield Summit knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully Argyle likes a good challenge.
If Argyle heads into halftime all tied up, they better play a good second half: that's when Mansfield Summit took over last week. The Jaguars walked away with a 39-29 victory over Mansfield Timberview on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Jaguars in their matchups with the Wolves: they've now won three in a row.
It was another big night for Ian Gebhardt, who rushed for 214 yards and a pair of TDs on only 14 carries. Omogbolahan Daudu was in the mix too, providing Mansfield Summit with two scores.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Mansfield Summit was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 408 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive games.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Mansfield Summit's defense and their three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Aamir Bell, Cameron Hall, and Markell Allen, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Mansfield Timberview's side was Bell, who picked up a sack, forced one fumble, and made four total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Argyle gave up the first points on Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. They strolled past Seguin with points to spare, taking the game 41-24. The Eagles pushed the score to 34-9 by the end of the third, a deficit the Cougars cut but never quite recovered from.
Mansfield Summit better keep an eye on Maguire Gasperson. He was instrumental in Argyle's win, throwing for 100 yards and two touchdowns, while also punching in a pair of TDs on the ground. What's more, Gasperson posted two rushing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in September of 2024. Another player making a difference was Obadiah Goble, who rushed for 69 yards and one score on only six carries.
Argyle didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Mateus Lafayette and Landon Howald. Howald also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with nine. Brody Bomar was another major factor on D, making 16 total tackles.
Mansfield Summit's record is now 5-1. As for Argyle, their record now sits at an identical 5-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Mansfield Summit has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 345.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Argyle struggles in that department as they've been averaging 244.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Mansfield Summit might still be hurting after the 31-6 defeat they got from Argyle when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Can the Jaguars avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
