Football Preview: Montgomery Bears vs. Nederland Bulldogs
The Montgomery Bears will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Nederland Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Montgomery's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups.
Last Friday, Montgomery was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 37-31 to Port Neches-Groves. The loss continues a trend for the Bears in their matchups with the Indians: they've now lost three in a row.
Montgomery might have lost, but man, Reggie Williams was a machine: he rushed for 212 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 13.3 yards per carry, and also threw for 70 yards and a touchdown. Williams really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run. Backing up that air attack was Damion Taylor, who rushed for 95 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Even though they lost, Montgomery was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 311 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 194 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Nederland's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell to Huntsville 44-38.
Montgomery's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-2. As for Nederland, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-2.
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