It was a proper cat-fight when Klein Collins faced off against Klein Oak on Friday. The Tigers were just a hair shy of victory and fell 36-35 to the Panthers. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Tigers came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 43rd, while the Panthers are ranked 146th).
When it comes to explaining why Klein Collins lost, don't look at Braydon Schoggin. Despite the final result, he rushed for 81 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only ten carries, and also threw for 148 yards and one TD on only 11 passes.
Even if they lost, Klein Collins' defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece. Another thorn in Klein Oak's side was James Brady, who picked up a sack and made 17 total tackles.
Having lost for the first time this season, Klein Collins fell to 5-1. As for Klein Oak, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-3.
Coming up, Klein Collins will take on Tomball Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers will be up against the Wildcats' rather soft defense (which has allowed 43.8 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Klein Oak, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Tomball at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.
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