Football Preview: Tioga Bulldogs vs. Nocona Indians
The Tioga Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Nocona Indians at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Tioga's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Nocona has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.
Tioga is headed into the contest after thoroughly thrashing Wolfe City: they outscored them in every quarter. Tioga put the hurt on Wolfe City with a sharp 60-36 win on Friday. The Bulldogs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Tioga had a senior duo take command as Johnny Dorpinghaus gained 141 total yards and two touchdowns and Austin Norwood picked up 112 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Norwood was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 54 yards.
Tioga didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jake David and Slade Babbitt. Babbitt is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last seven games he's played.
Meanwhile, Nocona fell victim to Whitewright and their airtight defense on Friday. They were dealt a 42-0 loss at the hands of the Tigers.
Tioga's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Nocona, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.
Tioga might still be hurting after the 62-38 loss they got from Nocona when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Can Tioga avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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