Poteet is on a four-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, West Mesquite a four-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Thursday. The Poteet Pirates will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the West Mesquite Wranglers at 7:00 p.m.
Poteet is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They were outmatched by Sulphur Springs on the road and fell 68-17. The Pirates were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-10.
The losing side was boosted by Gavyn Barcelo, who threw for 134 yards and two touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes.
Meanwhile, West Mesquite came into Thursday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Princeton 37-35.
Poteet couldn't quite finish off West Mesquite in their previous matchup back in August of 2023 and fell 17-14. Can Poteet avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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