Football Preview: Fort Bend Clements Rangers vs. Ridge Point Panthers
Fort Bend Clements hasn't had much luck against Ridge Point recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Fort Bend Clements Rangers will face off against the Ridge Point Panthers at 7:00 p.m.
Fort Bend Clements is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Friday. They had to suffer through a 68-0 loss at the hands of Fort Bend Hightower. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Rangers haven't been shut out since back in September.
Meanwhile, Ridge Point waltzed into their matchup on Saturday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They took their contest on the road with ease, bagging a 71-14 victory over the Vikings. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Austin Carlisle was his usual excellent self, throwing for 125 yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 92 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 69 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Dane Jones was in the mix too, providing Ridge Point with two touchdowns.
Fort Bend Clements' defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Ridge Point, their win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1.
Fort Bend Clements was taken down by Ridge Point 63-0 in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Can Fort Bend Clements avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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