The Brazosport Exporters will head out to challenge the Needville Bluejays at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Brazosport is coming into the game on a five-game losing streak.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 54-9, which was the final score in Brazosport's tilt against Almeta Crawford on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Exporters can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 812th, while the Chargers are ranked 196th).
Meanwhile, Needville came up short against Navasota on Friday and fell 42-35.
Brazosport will have to keep a close watch on Kobie Campbell and Cameron Hall, a pair of players who had a big impact on Needville's prior game. Campbell gained 201 total yards and four touchdowns, while Hall threw for 352 yards and one TD. Campbell also punched in three rushing touchdowns, which is notable because Needville is 2-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise. A healthy portion of Hall's aerial production (134 yards to be exact) went to Carter Hedt.
Brazosport's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Needville, they suffered their first road defeat, dropping their record down to 3-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Brazosport has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 156 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Needville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 172.8 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Brazosport came up short against Needville when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 28-24. Thankfully for the Exporters, Jamarkus Jack (who rushed for 114 yards and one score on only 14 carries, and also caught one touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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