Football Preview: Llano Yellowjackets vs. Goliad Tigers
The Llano Yellowjackets will take on the Goliad Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Llano is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They claimed a resounding 53-12 victory over London. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Yellowjackets' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 146th, while the Pirates are ranked 494th).
Llano found their leader in freshman Cole Landers, who rushed for 180 yards and one TD while picking up 11.3 yards per carry. Landers was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 51 yards. Luke Davis was another key player, throwing for 132 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 90.9% of his passes.
Llano didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited London to a completion percentage of just 40.6%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: JD Friday and Austin Humphries, who each logged two passes deflected. The last time Llano's completion percentage was this high was back in November of 2024.
Llano didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Grayson Lilie and Humphries. Lilie got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Goliad won against Bishop two weeks ago with 49 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Friday. The Tigers put the hurt on Crystal City with a sharp 49-28 win. The victory was familiar territory for the Tigers, who have now won four games in a row.
Llano's record now sits at 11-1. As for Goliad, their record is now 10-2.
Llano barely slipped by Goliad in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, winning 30-29. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Yellowjackets since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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