Football Preview: Benbrook Bobcats vs. Brock Eagles
The Benbrook Bobcats will challenge the Brock Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
Benbrook is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They walked away with a 41-34 win over Greenwood.
Brennan Barton had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries, and also threw for 144 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Brady Gordon was another key player, rushing for 147 yards and a touchdown.
Benbrook didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jacob Carpenter and Waylin Barton.
Benbrook was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 280 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 195 rushing yards in five consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Brock took their match on Friday with ease, bagging a 62-13 victory over Estacado. Considering the Eagles have won 11 contests by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Brody Woods was his usual excellent self, throwing for 262 yards and four touchdowns on only 16 passes, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Another player making a difference was Colt Matlock, who picked up 99 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Brock pushed their record up to 11-1 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 44.9 points. As for Benbrook, their victory bumped their record up to 11-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Benbrook has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 235.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Brock struggles in that department as they've been averaging 203.8. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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