Football Preview: Graham Steers vs. Burkburnett Bulldogs
Graham is 4-0 against Burkburnett since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. After each having a week off, both will dust off their jerseys to take on one another at 7:00 p.m. Graham will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Graham's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed last Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Lake Worth 55-0 on the road. The Steers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by 20 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Ty Thompson, who threw for 244 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 50 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Rylan Monsey was another key player, gaining 147 total yards and two touchdowns.
Graham didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Bruin Wright and Cooper Corley.
Meanwhile, Burkburnett was not able to break out of their rough patch last Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They had to suffer through a 71-2 loss at the hands of Jacksboro. The match marked the Bulldogs' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Graham's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Burkburnett, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Everything came up roses for Graham against Burkburnett when the teams last played back in September of 2017, as the squad secured a 63-17 victory. Will Graham repeat their success, or does Burkburnett have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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