Football Preview: Crandall Pirates vs. Kaufman Lions
After each having a week off, the Crandall Pirates and the Kaufman Lions will shake off the cobwebs and face off against one another at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Kaufman is hoping to do what Corsicana couldn't last Friday: put an end to Crandall's winning streak (dating back to last season), which now stands at six games. Crandall put the hurt on Corsicana with a sharp 45-20 victory. Given the Pirates' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 206th, while the Tigers are ranked 699th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Crandall found their leader in underclassman Kelsey Hunter, who picked up a sack and made 13 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Kaufman duked it out withTerrell last Friday. Everything went Kaufman's way against Terrell as Kaufman made off with a 42-21 win. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Lions just coasted through the last quarter.
Kaufman's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Johnathan Wrenn, who picked up 99 receiving yards and a touchdown. Wrenn showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 50 yards. Ty Burleson was another key passer, throwing for 196 yards and two touchdowns.
Kaufman didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Cole Martin and Chance Fanus. Another thorn in Terrell's side was Pate Bowers, who made 14 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Crandall's victory bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Kaufman, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Crandall has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 188.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Kaufman struggles in that department as they've been averaging 163.6. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Crandall beat Kaufman 22-15 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Does Crandall have another victory up their sleeve, or will Kaufman turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
