Football Preview: Heights Bulldogs vs. Lamar Texans
Heights hasn't had much luck against Lamar recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Heights Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Lamar Texans at 6:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Lamar is hoping to do what Cesar E. Chavez couldn't last Saturday: put an end to Heights' winning streak, which now stands at four games. Heights blew past Cesar E. Chavez, posting a 60-6 win on the road. The Bulldogs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Heights relied on the efforts of Corian Jacobs, who gained 116 total yards and four touchdowns, and Kobe Miles, who threw for 214 yards and three touchdowns on only 19 passes. Miles is becoming a predictor of Heights' success: when he posts at least three passing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't).
Meanwhile, Lamar got themselves on the board against Cesar E. Chavez on Saturday, but Cesar E. Chavez never followed suit. They breezed by the Lobos at home to the tune of 79-0. That looming 79-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Texans yet this season.
Lamar's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Chaseston Guidry, who rushed for 69 yards and two touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Deverick Stone-Hubbard, who rushed for 48 yards and a touchdown.
Heights' victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Lamar, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-3.
Heights was dealt a bruising 36-8 loss at the hands of Lamar when the teams last played back in September of 2023. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point Heights was down 27-2.
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