The Booker Kiowas will square off against the Follett Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
Follett is hoping to do what Silverton couldn't on Thursday: put an end to Booker's winning streak (dating back to last season), which now stands at six games. Booker simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Silverton 52-6 on the road. That looming 52-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Kiowas yet this season.
It was another big night for Chase Nelson, who rushed for 31 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 169 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 passes. Another player making a difference was Julian Barton, who picked up 110 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Booker wouldn't let Silverton keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Marco Flores, Reydn Rosales, and Rosales picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Follett). They breezed by Panhandle Christian Home Educators at home to the tune of 53-6 on Thursday. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 31st, while the Warriors are ranked 228th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Booker's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Follett, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Booker was dealt a bruising 60-14 defeat at the hands of Follett in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Booker have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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