For the first time this season, Morton will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. After each having a week off, they and the Lockney Longhorns will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Morton comes in still looking for their first win of the season.
Morton is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Slaton last Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Indians were dealt a 55-16 loss at the hands of the Tigers. The Indians were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 48-16.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Lockney, who bounced back after a loss on the road back in September. They strolled past Clarendon with points to spare last Friday, taking the game 30-16.
Lockney's win came from a few key players Morton will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Daniel Alvarado, who picked up 100 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 105 yards and one score on only six carries. That's the most receiving touchdowns he has posted since back in September of 2024. Another player making a difference was Logan Rodriguez, who rushed for 69 yards and one TD.
Lockney was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 376 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Lockney's defense and their three sacks. In that department, Juilus Rosales was the leader with two.
Morton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4-1. As for Lockney, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Morton won a contest that couldn't have been any closer when the teams last played back in October of 2024, slipping by Lockney 14-13. Will the Indians repeat their success, or do the Longhorns have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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