Football Preview: Muenster Hornets vs. Albany Lions
The Muenster Hornets will challenge the Albany Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Muenster comes in on eight and Albany on nine.
Muenster is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They breezed by Wheeler to the tune of 60-15. Given the Hornets' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 249th, while the Mustangs are ranked 677th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Casen Carney was his usual excellent self, throwing for 205 yards and four touchdowns on only 16 passes, while also rushing for 77 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. He is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last five games he's played.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Albany faced off against Archer City on Thursday. Albany blew past Archer City 48-14. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by 28 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Branson Beal, who rushed for 121 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries, and also caught a touchdown. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making four total tackles (2.0 for loss). Calhan Fairchild was in the mix as well, providing Albany with a touchdown.
Albany wouldn't let Archer City keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Albany can thank Bennett Neece and Beal for forcing both of them.
Muenster's record now sits at 10-2. As for Albany, their record now sits at 9-2.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Muenster has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 244 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Albany struggles in that department as they've been averaging 222.4. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Muenster came up short against Albany when the teams last played back in November of 2023, falling 19-14. Can Muenster avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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