Plainview hasn't had much luck against Lubbock-Cooper recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Bulldogs will welcome the Pirates at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Plainview and Dumas, and Dumas kept the tradition alive. The Bulldogs fell 43-35 to the Demons on Friday.
Plainview might have lost, but man, Seth Mayberry was a machine: he threw for 331 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 48 yards. The Bulldogs' leading receiver Jordan Porter was Mayberry's top target yet again, picking up 111 receiving yards and one score.
Meanwhile, Lubbock-Cooper had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 20.5 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They came within a single point of losing the streak, but they secured a 57-56 W against the Tigers. The Pirates' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Plainview better keep an eye on Ryan Rodriguez Jr. He was instrumental in Lubbock-Cooper's win, throwing for 483 yards and five TDs. What's more, Rodriguez Jr racked up 134.3 passer rating, the most he's had since back in October of 2024. Chamayne Johnson Jr helped Rodriguez Jr out on the ground, rushing for 45 yards and three touchdowns, while also picking up 39 receiving yards and one score.
Plainview's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Lubbock-Cooper, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Plainview came up short against Lubbock-Cooper when the teams last played back in September of 2024, falling 30-17. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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