Football Recap: Frenship Tigers vs. Midland Legacy Rebels
Frenship posted their closest victory since October 20, 2023 on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Midland Legacy Rebels out 51-48. The win was familiar territory for the Tigers who have now won six matches in a row.
A big part of Frenship's victory came down to the chemistry between Chase Campbell and his top target Holden Phillips. Campbell gained 232 total yards and four touchdowns while Phillips threw for 425 yards and four touchdowns while completing 82.1% of his passes. Phillips is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season. Leyton Stone was Phillips' top target, picking up 173 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Despite the loss, Midland Legacy had strong showings from Aiden Serrano, who rushed for 115 yards and four touchdowns on only 11 carries, and Mackenzie Rogers, who rushed for 131 yards and two touchdowns. Those 131 rushing yards gave Rogers a new career-high.
Frenship pushed their record up to 6-1 with the win, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Midland Legacy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Frenship will be playing at home against Odessa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Frenship has played have been within three points, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Midland Legacy, they will head out to challenge Permian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Permian will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Midland Legacy surely won't give up without a fight.
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