Cleburne is 0-3 against Red Oak since October of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Yellowjackets will welcome the Hawks at 7:00 p.m. Cleburne has given up an average of 39.6 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cleburne is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Tyler on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Yellowjackets had to suffer through a 66-30 loss at the hands of the Lions. The Yellowjackets were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-18.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from CJ Kensley, who picked up 117 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. Another rusher making a difference was Desmond Taylor, who rushed for 71 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Red Oak, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Joshua 10-7. The ten-point effort marked the Hawks' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Cleburne better keep an eye on Billy Middleton. He was instrumental in Red Oak's win, rushing for 103 yards, while also throwing for 111 yards on 16 of 24 attempts.
Red Oak pushed their record up to 3-3 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 14.7 points on average over those games. As for Cleburne, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Cleburne took a serious blow against Red Oak in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 72-0. Will the Yellowjackets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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