Football Preview: Menard Yellowjackets vs. Leakey Eagles
The Menard Yellowjackets are taking a road trip to take on the Leakey Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Menard will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Menard will head into Friday's matchup hoping to keep the good times rolling: they proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 45) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-0 win over St. Augustine. The two-point effort marked the Yellowjackets' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Meanwhile, a victory for Leakey just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against Hermleigh, falling 78-34. The Eagles' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Kellan Hidalgo, who threw for 208 yards and four touchdowns on only 17 passes, and also rushed for 66 yards. Paul Pintor was another key receiver, picking up 112 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Even if they lost, Leakey's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Leading the way was Evan Parker with three. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last six games he's played dating back to last season.
Menard's win bumped their record up to 4-1-1. As for Leakey, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Menard was able to grind out a solid victory over Leakey in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, winning 34-22. Will Menard repeat their success, or does Leakey have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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