Football Preview: Kemp Yellowjackets vs. Rice Bulldogs
Kemp is 4-0 against Rice since September of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Kemp Yellowjackets will square off against the Rice Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Rice took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Kemp, who comes in off a win.
Kemp's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Inspired Vision 62-0 on the road. The Yellowjackets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Huston Cromer was his usual excellent self, rushing for 150 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries, while also throwing for 56 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. Another player making a difference was Mason Henderson, who gained 71 total yards and three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Rice's offense. They were dealt a 43-0 loss at the hands of Bishop Lynch on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 1153rd, while the Friars are ranked 538th).
Kemp's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Rice, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Everything came up roses for Kemp against Rice when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 28-0 victory. Will Kemp repeat their success, or does Rice have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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