Football Game Preview: Crockett Cougars vs. Pflugerville Panthers

The Crockett Cougars will head out to square off against the Pflugerville Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Crockett has given up an average of 51.1 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

It was a proper cat-fight when Crockett duked it out with Elgin on Thursday. The Cougars were outmatched by the Wildcats and fell 70-26.

Despite their loss, Crockett saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Roger Chargois, who rushed for 96 yards and two TDs on only eight carries, was perhaps the best of all. Chargois also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making five total tackles and defending one pass. Peter Cobos was another key rusher, rushing for 160 yards while picking up 9.4 yards per carry.

Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Pflugerville's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They had to suffer through a 70-23 loss at the hands of Liberty Hill.

Crockett will have to contain Cole Taylor as he made an impact in Pflugerville's last game. He threw for 230 yards and three touchdowns. Taylor has been hot, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last six times he's played.

Crockett's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Pflugerville, their loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 5-2.

Crockett was dealt a bruising 69-0 defeat at the hands of Pflugerville in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Can the Cougars avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.