Football Preview: Ball Tornadoes vs. Waltrip Rams
The Ball Tornadoes will square off against the Waltrip Rams on Thursday. Ball is looking to tack on another W to their ten-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Last Friday, Ball ended up a good deal behind Lufkin and lost 35-21. The game marked the Tornadoes' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Meanwhile, Waltrip was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Saturday as they fell 28-22 to Sterling.
Although Waltrip took the loss, they still got scores from Kevion West, Zyon Gamble, and Lil Eric Norris.
Waltrip wouldn't let Sterling keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Waltrip can thank Camajae Brush and Jesus Lopez for forcing all of them. Brush is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last seven games he's played.
Waltrip's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-3. As for Ball, their loss dropped their record down to 8-2.
Everything came up roses for Ball against Waltrip in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 66-12 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Ball 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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