Kemp is on a five-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Mabank a six-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Kemp Yellowjackets will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against the Mabank Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Kemp is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They were outmatched by Life Oak Cliff on the road and fell 60-14. The Yellowjackets were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 46-7.
Huston Cromer put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 105 yards on nine of 20 attempts.
Meanwhile, Mabank was just a hair shy of victory on Friday and fell 7-6 to Bullard. While losing is never fun, Mabank can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 749th, while Bullard is ranked 306th).
Kemp took a serious blow against Mabank when the teams last played back in September of 2021, falling 48-6. Will Kemp 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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