Pecos is 0-3 against Shallowater since October of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Eagles will head out to face off against the Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Pecos will bounce into Friday's game after beating Monahans, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. The Eagles managed a 20-14 win over the Loboes on Friday.
Pecos found their leader in sophomore Amare Griffin, who rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns.
Pecos was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 321 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 189 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Shallowater, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They claimed a resounding 52-20 victory over Canadian. That looming 52-20 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Mustangs yet this season.
Pecos better keep an eye on Cooper Martin. He was instrumental in Shallowater's win, throwing for 225 yards and three TDs while completing 78.3% of his passes, and also rushing for 74 yards and a pair of scores on only eight carries. What's more, Martin racked up 147.6 passer rating, the most he's had since back in November of 2024. 92 of Martin's passing yards were hauled in by Maddox McDonald, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
The win got Pecos back to even at 3-3. As for Shallowater, the victory also got them back to even at 3-3.
Pecos was dealt a bruising 57-6 loss at the hands of Shallowater in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Martin, who threw for 167 yards and three touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes, and also punched in one score on the ground. Now that the Eagles know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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