Football Preview: Refugio Bobcats vs. Kenedy Lions
Refugio is 6-0 against Kenedy since October of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Refugio Bobcats will take on the Kenedy Lions at 7:00 p.m. Refugio knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past ten games -- so hopefully Kenedy likes a good challenge.
Refugio is headed into the contest after thoroughly thrashing Three Rivers: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Refugio blew Three Rivers out of the water with an 83-7 final score. Considering the Bobcats have won nine matchups by more than 26 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Refugio's defense and their eight sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Brayden Henderson and Ray Lewis, who racked up four sacks between them. Another thorn in Three Rivers' side was Javonte Lewis, who made 13 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, a victory for Kenedy just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 56-21 defeat at the hands of Weimar. The Lions have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Refugio's win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.5 points per game. As for Kenedy, they moved to 5-5 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Everything came up roses for Refugio against Kenedy in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 54-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Refugio 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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